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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.
When you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may find it more difficult to do things like read, watch TV, drive, or recognise faces. We've brought together information and advice to help you
The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.
As we get older, our bodies change and we naturally start to slow down a little bit. It can be tempting to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, but that's exactly what you shouldn't ... shouldn't do. Find out why here.
Getting online can make life easier and more convenient in many ways – from staying connected with family to doing your shopping and banking online. But online scams are becoming increasingly common. We
Take part in a Skydive and raise money for Age UK. To take part all you need to do is sign-up for one of our charity places and you can jump for free!
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.
With COVID restrictions lifting but cases of the virus on the rise, how do we know what the right decisions are for us?
older people in need across the capital. There for older Londoners in challenging times At a time when local services were struggling in the wake of the pandemic, and the cost-of-living crisis was causing ... to bolster their vital information advice provision and safeguard their community support – when demand for these services had never been higher. With this funding, the local Age UKs were able to
you need help at home, you may be able to get extra money to make things easier. If you're over State Pension age, you could claim Attendance Allowance If you're under State Pension age, you could ... (PIP) Carer's Allowance If you look after someone who has a disability for more than 35 hours a week, then you could be entitled to Carer's Allowance. Find out more about Carer's Allowance For more information
If you have a long-term health condition or a disability, you might be able to claim Attendance Allowance if you're over State Pension age or Personal Independence Payment if you're under State Pension ... to reflect the market value and it must be accessible to you as someone making a claim. So, if you do have capital but aren't able to access it or the market value of your assets has been affected, this