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  1. How Age UK supported older people in 2025

    Chief Executive Paul Farmer reflects upon the successes, challenges and life-changing support delivered in the past 12 months.

  2. Lessons on death and dying in a global pandemic

    The coronavirus pandemic has sadly brought death and dying closer to home for many of us. So in the midst of tragedy, when it comes to death, what have we learned?

  3. Solitude and loneliness in the age of coronavirus

    Solitude, which examines the various reasons people have chosen to be alone since the 18th century.  In light of the coronavirus outbreak and Government measures to prevent the spread of the virus, it’s ... years ago,” says David, speaking to Age UK from his home in Shropshire, where, like everyone else, he’s practising social distancing while keeping in touch with loved ones (he has three children and four

  4. A new milestone for improving dementia care in hospitals

    In this blog, we celebrate that all acute trusts in England have voluntarily signed up to John's Campaign, and what this means for people with dementia and their carers during a hospital stay.

  5. Getting lower earners a fair deal in pension saving

    Auto-enrolment's success is good news – in years to come it will help many older people have a higher income than they would have otherwise enjoyed, and Age UK continues to support it. In April 2019, the contribution ... and this co-funding arrangement will in most cases benefit the employee, who can still opt out of the scheme if they wish. 'Net pay' can mean 'not paid' One anomaly in how the government contributions are

  6. Coronavirus, older Black people and health inequalities in the UK

    What have we learned a year on? In the first of our articles for Black History Month 2021, Dr Elizabeth Webb examines the updated picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Black older people and what this tells ... Black History Month, we reflected on the impact the coronavirus pandemic had had on older Black people in the UK. For Black History Month 2021 we look again at the data and some of Age UK’s own research

  7. The importance of eating well in later life

    In the UK one in ten people over 65 are undernourished or at risk of undernourishment. Age UK explains the importance of eating well as we get older.

  8. Accessible days out in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh

    Our guide looks at some the best attraction in Scotland which are perfect for those with accessibility needs - including Edinburgh Castle and Abbotsford House.

  9. Key advice when thinking about going abroad in 2021

    Is it OK to travel abroad? With the lifting of the ‘stay-at-home’ order in England and more than ten million people in the UK having had two vaccine doses, many of us have started thinking about going ... App, or get a paper version by calling 119. More information .  As the coronavirus restrictions in the UK continue to ease and more of us have been vaccinated, many are beginning to think about planning

  10. Make a one-off donation in memory of your loved one

    A gift in memory of your loved one can help Age UK continue to provide the advice, support and services many older people rely on. Make a difference today.

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