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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.
a suitable home environment – which includes a stable internet connection and a comfortable, safe workspace that supports productive and healthy working. There are many different jobs at Age UK and
NHS is losing £500 a minute , because it's not able to discharge older people home from hospital safely. This can't carry on. The piggy bank's almost empty, and older people are paying the price. Here's
well participate in society and be valued for their contribution have enough money to live well feel safe, comfortable and secure at home access quality health and care. Living longer presents huge opportunities
partnership is helping Every penny raised supports practical Age UK services that help older people stay safe, connected and independent in their homes and communities. This includes: information, advice and
regulations compliance certificate from your local council. This certificate proves that the work is safe and has been done to the right standard. If your tradesperson is a member of a competent person scheme
take place each week, at the same agreed day and time. They’re an hour long, and offer a free, safe, and friendly environment in which to chat, share stories and enjoy friendship with others. How do
Going without hot water and heating is bad news at any time of year, but particularly in the colder months. Find out how you can look after your boiler with Age UK.
coronavirus cases rising across many areas of the UK, Charity Director Caroline Abrahams asks: is it safe to meet up with older friends and relatives this Christmas? I wonder if Ministers are now regretting ... looking forward enormously to getting together with family and friends again. The question is, is it safe to do so? How should we decide what to do? Difficult conversations are no doubt going on about this
people. People are rightly worried about how they can get food during lockdown and keep themselves safe. "Alongside other charities we told the Government and supermarkets that there needed to be an increase ... "Many supermarkets have now listened and made a huge effort to support people to get their shopping safely; there are now ways for friends and family to order and pay for someone else’s shopping and telephone
when it comes to keeping older people, younger disabled people, and those with serious health issues safe and well. It’s not that they’re more likely to contract the virus, but if they do it may be harder ... hospitals want to free up beds for possible new coronavirus sufferers. The way for them to do this is by safely discharging patients with other health problems, who are mostly older people. However, they’ll only