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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Four local Age UKs discuss the benefits of the Age UK Walking Football Programme for older people in their communities.
this winter. Winter is a good time to check your finances and make sure you're receiving the benefits you’re entitled to. There are a number of financial help schemes that can help with your energy ... on or before 21 September 1959. You no longer need to be claiming Pension Credit or another means-tested benefit to qualify. Find out more about Winter Fuel Payment. Cold Weather Payment If it's very cold
older people’s voices are heard As charities we are not party political, but that doesn’t mean we don’t campaign, or seek to represent the views of older people to the Government and opposition ... Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners We believe the decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment means-tested is the wrong one at the wrong time. Why? Many older people who have financial security will say
financial support that you're entitled to. Make sure you claim all the benefits you're entitled to. You may be entitled to a disability benefit – either Personal Independence Payment or Attendance ... Attendance Allowance, depending on your age. These aren't means-tested so your income and savings won't be taken into account. Find out more about Personal Independence Payment Find out more about
Last week, the Minister responsible for tackling the loneliness agenda, found out more about the benefits of walking football.
Age UK explains how our befriending service works, and meet some of the older people who have benefited from befriending.
Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.
Giving up the 9 to 5 doesn't mean stopping working. Have you considered flexible working? Read this guide from Age UK for more information.
As you get older your relationships carry more meaning and you may begin to lose life-long friends. Age UK can help with this transition.
Getting older doesn't have to mean giving up on sex. Read Age UK's advice on sex in later life to find out more.