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  1. Government help for energy bills

    operator has its own Priority Services Register. You can register with both by phone or, for some companies, you can register online. Find your energy supplier and your network operator on the Ofgem website ... their own special funding schemes or provide support through national schemes such as the Energy Company Obligation. These provide a range of financial support, debt relief, energy advice, and the installation

  2. Home security tips and advice

    Prevention Officer at your local police station for advice before you buy an alarm. Some home insurance companies offer discounts on home contents insurance if you have an approved alarm installed – so it ... – and don't be afraid to tell them to leave. Password schemes Gas, electricity and water companies are all required to keep registers of customers who need extra support, such as older or disabled

  3. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    your energy bills . The Government, provides certain large energy providers with a rebate, and the company then passes on a £140 reduction to their customers. This is available to certain customer groups ... other winter payments. 5. Check you are getting the best deal from your energy supplier Energy companies have more than one tariff so it is important that to check that you aren’t paying too much for your

  4. Your brain – what it is and what it does

    signals to other cells. White matter tracts connect different parts of the cerebral cortex and other structures, allowing communication across the brain network. In this way, information is carried around the

  5. Staying safe online

    fake website Fake websites can be very convincing, and some mimic the websites of real and trusted companies. Here a few things you can look out for, to check if a website is real or a scam site:  Check ... URL . Does it start with HTTP or HTTPS? Are there spelling mistakes of typos in the name of the company? Is it a URL you recognise? Does it end in .net or .org, as these are rarely used for online commerce

  6. A year at Age UK

    care problem was. We ran together for three more kilometres discussing the challenge and parted company, agreeing to reconvene when we were less breathless. The work we do One year in is a bit like running ... trolley for his great nephew. He told me that the woodwork is fun, but much more important is the company and the “nonsense chat” he has with his new friends. Every day, our terrific local and

  7. Gwen's story

    rarely have time to visit, so she has only her beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Nellie, for consistent company. “Bless her – she’s as good as gold but doesn’t chat back.” Although ... Although Gwen enjoys the peace and quiet of retirement and isn’t someone who craves company, there’s no doubt that something was missing from her life: conversation. Intelligent conversation, mind

  8. Crucial connections

    myself to the possibility of friendship.” We speak to three storytellers about the impact of the company they've found through Age UK. Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We are hardwired to need social ... you want in life?” Sharing the journey As well as chats over the phone, sometimes we need company in person. In particular, having someone to share journeys and everyday errands with can help us

  9. How to prepare for the switch to digital landlines

    nuisance spam calls. Notify your phone company about your circumstances: If you use a telecare device, pendant alarm or burglar alarm, please let your phone company know and check with the equipment provider

  10. Reflecting upon success helping veterans

    "You're then stuck betwen the same four walls... you don't respond because you're not in human company, which can lead to a spiral of depression if you're not prepared to get out and go out with people

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