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  1. Do I have to sell my home to pay for care?

    We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  2. LGBT+ health and wellbeing

    Health and care services have a duty to provide care that's fair and equal. Find out more from Age UK.

  3. 5 ways to help older people struggling with loneliness this winter

    How health and care professionals can help older people overcome loneliness this winter.

  4. Dementia information guides

    Read our helpful guides on how to live well, and care for those with dementia.

  5. Ordinary power of attorney

    property while you’re gone.    An OPA can also be used if you need temporary suppor t  – for example, if you’re having treatment in ... doesn’t grant general power to make all financial decisions on your behalf. An OPA is temporary and is only valid while you have mental capacity.    A lasting power of attorney is still

  6. Postcards of Kindness

    Kindness is an initiative that encourages people to send postcards to residents in care homes. Age UK visited an Essex care home to witness the joy this correspondence brings.

  7. At the centre of local support

    experiences older people have had from attending day care, and their potential to make a significant contribution to the wider health and social care agenda.

  8. Dealing with the unintended consequences of the debate about assisted dying

    Charity Director, Caroline Abrahams, explains the legal position on assisted dying and discusses advance care planning conversations.

  9. Accessing your GP

    How much of a problem is the shift towards more digital and remote approaches to GP care? Caroline Abrahams investigates.

  10. Financial support for carers

    You may be eligible for financial support to help you with your caring responsibilities. Find out more with Age UK.

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