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  1. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    Even if you are receiving your pension, you will have to pay tax on your income if it is over a certain amount. Not all income is taxable, and you may be able to claim allowances or reliefs to reduce the ... Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) some National Savings and Investments products. Get in touch with Tax Aid or HMRC for further information about which types of income are taxable and non-taxable. We all have

  2. Where can I get free legal advice?

    and advice service, which can help you with things like benefits, debt, housing and health. Legal aid can sometimes help with the cost of legal advice or bringing a case to a tribunal. It’s not available ... out more about legal aid on GOV.UK If an advice agency or free service can’t help, you might need to pay to get advice from a private solicitor. This could be for making a will or setting up a power

  3. An Age UK fundraiser's story

    change. John Farmer agrees; he turned 70 in March, which he used as an excuse to walk 70 miles in aid of Age UK, a charity close to his heart. John Farmer video The passing of the baton John took his inspiration ... others have.” Words of encouragement John managed to raise an incredible £1,525 for Age UK, which will help us to be there for vulnerable older people. “Anyone thinking of doing this sort of thing should

  4. Recovering from coronavirus

    don’t know about coronavirus as scientists continue to research and learn. Lingering symptoms Some will find they have been left with symptoms that are slow to get better. Others have reported reoccurring ... asleep finding it hard to think clearly and feeling forgetful at times. Aiding recovery As coronavirus is still relatively new, people will be unsure of what they can to do to help speed up your recovery. There

  5. Sex in later life

    intimacy more comfortable and enjoyable. Sex aids and toys Some aids are specially designed to help people with mobility issues enjoy intimacy. Positioning aids include angled cushions or sex swings and chairs ... changes you experience, it’s important to speak openly with your partner, if you have one. This will allow you to explore new ways of intimacy that meet your separate needs. Exploring different types

  6. Living with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    ends meet. A worsening impact DCM has a big impact on Terry’s life – and the condition will deteriorate. With Age UK’s support, though, Terry has been able to afford the specialist equipment ... Myelopathy.org is setting up a Helpline for DCM sufferers with funding from the National Lottery. It will be manned by trained DCM sufferers to provide support, but not medical advice, and Terry has volunteered

  7. A day in the life of the Age UK Advice Line

      9.15am:  Lucy receives an enquiry via webchat from a woman wanting advice about disability aids and equipment. Lucy provides the contact details of a local organisation who can offer the advice ... after a long stay, due to falling at home and breaking his hip. He is concerned about how his father will cope at home alone, once he is discharged. Anne advises that he speaks with both his father and the

  8. Questions to ask before travelling

    need a specially adapted taxi? Will there be assistance from the car park to check-in and through to the plane? If you would like a wheelchair or buggy, the airline will need to know in advance. Maps of ... reserved seating and information points. Perhaps you will want to know if you can keep your wheelchair until you get to the aircraft, the airline will decide this given the information you provide. If you

  9. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    or campaigning for older people's rights, Age UK is here to help – and every penny you raise will help us continue to be there. A Afternoon tea Host an afternoon tea, and asks guests to pay towards ... funds. Garden party Keep your fingers crossed for sunny skies and organise a garden get-together in aid of supporting older people. H Head shave Would you brave the shave for Age UK? Get colleagues and contacts

  10. The importance of our supporters - now and in the future

    Farmer discusses the difference Age UK's supporters have made to our life-enhancing services - and will continue to make as we work to ensure every older person feels included and valued. I had a very busy ... including the importance of ensuring that every older person feels included and valued in our society. We will do this by ensuring the Age UK Advice Line continues providing free information and advice, every

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