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  1. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    For instance, one of our level 2 advisers recently answered a call from Nick, in his 70s, from Yorkshire, who is having trouble paying a council tax bill. He’s living in sheltered accommodation and is

  2. How to prepare for the switch to digital landlines

    its digital landline switchover is: From Spring 2025: East of England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Yorkshire & Humber From Summer 2025: East Midlands, London, Northeast England, Scotland From Autumn 2025:

  3. Festive fundraising

    connection, and care to an older person facing loneliness this Christmas. Almost a million older people will face a crisis hiding in plain sight this winter: loneliness. That's why we need you to fundraise to

  4. The Silver Line Helpline

      Dame Esther Rantzen DBE founded The Silver Line Helpline to help tackle the feelings of loneliness and isolation that many older people experience. The Silver Line Helpline opened its lines ... a chat about how their day's been. Other people call to get help with accessing support.  Loneliness can strike at any time of day or night – that's why we're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  5. How to support older people in 2025

    older people. Many faced financial insecurity, extreme weather, difficulties with mental health and loneliness – and these were issues Age UK focused on and provided support for throughout the year. As ... which can help older people stay well during winter. Taking care of mental health and tackling loneliness Last year we launched two reports highlighting issues around mental health for older people: one

  6. Travelling Companions programme

    programme ended in July 2023. The pilot was interested in exploring the link between transport and loneliness. When older people don't have the knowledge or confidence needed to access local transport links ... unable to access local services that can build social connections and help to reduce feelings of loneliness. Therefore, helping older people with transport and travel was the first step to improving access

  7. Making local voices heard during coronavirus

    shielding from coronavirus, as well as Easter eggs. We’ve also worked closely with Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington. One of their constituency MPs is Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Not only

  8. Research digest

    Creative Adventures in Dementia website. Loneliness in Older People and its Impact on Health The British Geriatrics Society is launching its inaugural meeting on Loneliness in Older People and its Impact on Health

  9. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    stitch can make a big difference! L Leeds Abbey Dash Take on Age UK's Leeds Abbey Dash – Yorkshire's oldest and best-loved 10k – in a city centre run that changes lives.  London Marathon

  10. Visiting the National Memorial Arboretum

    and socialise. “One of the reasons this project exists is to combat loneliness,” explains Judith. “Veterans struggle with loneliness and isolation just like other older people. Days out like this are so

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