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  1. A volunteer for 30 years

    milestone We speak to 90-year-old Pat Wardman, who's been volunteering in an Age UK shop for 30 years. Patricia Wardman recently had a double celebration. Pat, as she prefers to be called, not only toasted ... a market town in the Yorkshire dales. We had a chat with Pat as she prepared to go in and help out at the shop this week, to discuss her three decades of volunteering - how she started, what her responsibilities

  2. Consent and abuse

    safe and respectful as they should be. As we get older, we can become more vulnerable to abuse. This page explores what consent and abuse can look like, and what to do if you’re worried about yourself or

  3. Depression & anxiety symptoms, causes & treatment

    We all feel a little sad or down from time to time but feeling down is not the same as feeling depressed or depression.

  4. Difficult conversations in later life

    It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life.

  5. Retirement on the road

    Siobhan Daniels talks to Age UK about being a retirement rebel as she travels around the UK in her motorhome.

  6. A dad to depend on

    This Father's Day, Age UK speaks to Simone and her dad Ron about the value of being there for each other.

  7. A tribute to my grandparents

    Jamie, who has run the London Marathon for Age UK, pays tribute to the lasting influence of his late grandparents, Ron and Pat.

  8. Breaking down the barriers of ethnic inequalities in health

    ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do people of colour face them?

  9. Age UK's new storytelling strategy

    of everything we do." Our new Stories Manager, Phil, explains why peoples’ experiences are so important to us here at Age UK. Case studies. Experiences. Stories. Whatever you want to call them, they're ... essential to helping us understand and feel connected to an issue. Stories have had a massive impact on me so I feel honoured to be able to talk to people about their experiences at Age UK.  I want to

  10. Rose Ayling-Ellis discusses Old Hands, New Tricks

    tells Age UK about her new documentary, the power of challenging assumptions, and why she's determined that older people feel valued.

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