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and ‘self-isolating’ were being used; while things we were used to doing day to day, such as the shopping, were now surrounded by questions. We knew, as an organisation, we had to respond quickly. Our colleagues ... signposted to someone that could. Some of the topics were as we might have expected – questions around shopping, health conditions and going out and about. Others, meanwhile, weren’t things you’d initially think
take unwanted belongings and clothes to your local charity shop. No matter how much money you want to raise, donate or give to charity shops, there are plenty of ways you can financially support a charity
that even harder. Older people may be limited to local shops or reliant on others to get their groceries, and this can make it much harder to shop around and seek out bargains. And keeping in touch, so
services, and it also covers employment matters too. That includes, for example: Consumer services Shops Hotels Leisure facilities Health services Your doctor’s surgery Hospitals Dentists Information about ... For example: If it’s your employer, you may wish to talk to your manager, your union or HR If it’s a shop or hotel, you may need to contact the manager or customer services If it’s your GP surgery, ask to
received, your donation will be sorted at our retail warehouse. Items may then be sold in an Age UK shop or listed on our eBay pre-loved store . Your items will help us to fund vital services to help older
John is used to gruelling challenges. At one point John was training for two marathons a year – New York in November and London in April and a triathlon in between for 'a bit of fun'. He’s always loved sports
explains steps you can take to look after your finances. It covers: getting help with managing money shopping and banking safely sorting your legal affairs spotting financial abuse and what to do if you think
documentary focussed on a street of independent shops in North London’s Crouch End and their fight for survival. “One by one, you saw these shops closing,” remembers Harvey, “and with
concerns apply to informal carers too. So far the best advice I’ve seen for informal carers is in the New York Times! They – we – need good advice here too; for example, if I get the virus how do I self-isolate