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  1. Planning for end of life

    about the end of your life can be difficult, but giving it some thought now means you can consider all your options and start getting your affairs in order. Find out more with Age UK.

  2. Handyperson services for older people

    easier and safer around the home. What are handyperson services? A handyperson is usually a charged-for service and the cost will vary dependent on the work being undertaken. Exact handyperson services differ ... to find out what's available in your area including help and advice with major home improvements. For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 . We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of

  3. Help & advice for carers

    If you look after a partner, relative or friend who's ill or disabled, you're a carer. You may be entitled to financial support. Find out more with Age UK.

  4. GP services for older people

    healthcare professionals to diagnose or treat specific aspects of your condition. For example, they may refer you to a chiropodist, for a hearing test, or to your local falls prevention service. These other health ... allocate everyone a named, accountable GP. This GP will oversee your care and take responsibility for evaluating your current physical and psychological needs. Though this doesn’t mean the named

  5. Advice for carers information guide

    Download Age UK's Advice for carers information guide to find out more about practical and emotional help that's available when you’re looking after someone.

  6. Transport concessions for disabled people

    any discounts. For example, National Express offers a  Disabled Coachcard , which gives you a third off your travel throughout the year. It costs £12.50 a year and is available for people with a disability ... local transport, such as trams and ferries, if they operate in those areas. Contact your local council for more information about what they offer. Disabled person’s bus pass:  There's no central provider

  7. Coronavirus: new variants, new vaccine, new lockdown

    Dr Elizabeth Webb answers the questions we all have regarding the coronavirus vaccine and new variants of the virus.

  8. The nation is fundraising for Age UK

    Age UK's Community Fundraising Manager introduces some of the individuals raising money for older people during the coronavirus crisis.

  9. Thank you for helping us be there

    when she was 15 , and was married to him for 60 blissful years.  When they went to hospital for Albie to have a small operation, they weren’t prepared for the devastating news. ‘The doctor came in ... in and said, “I can’t do anything for you, your lungs are full of asbestos.”’ Florence pauses. ‘We walked out of that hospital like a pair of zombies. It knocked us for six.’ Florence was experiencing a

  10. We can't wait for care

    Help us end the long wait for care. Millions of older people in England are waiting for care. 2.6 million people in England aged over 50 are unable to get care, including hundreds of thousands who are ... are stuck on waiting lists for support or even just waiting to have their needs assessed. That means millions left struggling to go to the toilet, eat, get dressed or wash because they can’t do these

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