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  1. A Christmas less lonely

    work with Age UK, he won't be alone any more. Terrence's story Terrence was born in 1941, during the war, and had two siblings. He became a nurse, taking to it "like a duck to water" and stayed in the care

  2. Black History Month: Community and culture

    Army. She is best known for her medical work in the Crimean War. During the conflict, which lasted from 1853-56, Mary asked the British War Office to be sent to the Crimea (part of the Ukraine today) as

  3. Ricky Tomlinson calls to save free TV for older people

     when he added his name to our petition, which now has more than 115,000 signatures. “TV means the world to so many older people, especially those who are disabled and those who can’t get out and about like ... happening outside their home and further afield. “Without the TV I wouldn’t know what’s happening in the world,” reveals one gentleman. For others, it's a friend helping to stave off the pain of loneliness. “I

  4. Our strategy

    Our strategy for 2024–2029 is built around a single, ambitious, unifying vision of a world where every older person feels included and valued. Our mission Together we provide crucial support for ... for older people and drive change locally, nationally and internationally.  Our vision A world where every older person feels included and valued. Our values Our strategic priorities for 2024-29 Work

  5. Jamie Cullum breaks record and raises money for Age UK

    play the carol 'In the Bleak Midwinter'   virtually, e arning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest piano lesson live stream ever held.  But where did the idea come from ... feat  and why the work of Age UK  is  close to his heart .   Congratulations on the world record, Jamie. Where did the idea originate from?  “During this time of us all

  6. Championing change

    international aid sector will inevitably have consequences on poorer, vulnerable older people around the world.  In these times, it's important that people's voices are heard, along with creating a sense of the ... it's important that people's voices are heard. Leading the way With many challenges ahead around the world, the rights of older people become even more important. And this is an important opportunity for the

  7. Resources for further research

    House of Commons Hansard House of Lords Hansard World US Census Bureau World IDB Eurostat stats portal AARP International statistics database CIA World Factbook The Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination

  8. Struggling to cope

    Age UK wants to see a world where everyone can enjoy and make the most of later life. Feeling well, having enough money, eating well and staying socially connected are key to wellbeing, but we know that ... personal hygiene Not eating properly Not taking medication Social isolation and 'shutting off from the world' Not keeping on top of finances, leading to debt or threats of eviction 'Maybe I feel a bit sorry

  9. Behind the scenes of the Age UK Lottery TV Advert

    we got it on the first take! The dogs were ready to go again, and it was time for the ‘tug of war’ scene with the winning cheque. Who was going to win?! Once they started playing, they didn’t

  10. Behind the scenes of change

    Richard, who rubbed shoulders with Jack Nicholson on the set of 1989’s Batman and appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, is reflecting upon later life as he takes time out from filming Age UK’s ... inspirational older figures. One in particular springs to mind - a teacher who had fought in the Korean War and won the Military Cross, played hockey for Scotland, and directed all the school plays. Richard

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