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  1. Keeping up with changes to the benefit system

    qualifies for which benefits and entitlements, you’re far from alone. It’s a complex system at the best of times – and when the Government brings in changes, it can take a while for the implications ... changed the Winter Fuel Payment rules so that only people receiving Pension Credit or another means-tested benefit would qualify for it. The decision was met with widespread criticism, and impacted millions

  2. Campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

    Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions

  3. Pension Credit take-up – a problem that hasn’t gone away

    rightfully theirs. Although I have worked at Age UK on benefit issues for many years, it still shocks me that while 1.6 million pensioners live in poverty, almost £3 billion of benefits aimed at older ... year. The latest annual Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ‘take-up’ figures show that over a million pensioner households are missing out on Pension Credit – around 2 in 5 (39%)

  4. Why the Government is wrong to change the pension credit rules

    Blog written by Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, on the changes to the pension credit rules.

  5. Three cheers for charitable beers

    We speak to the south London brewery that's created a new limited edition beer to raise money for Age UK Lambeth.

  6. The endless wait for care

    Miles Bassett, Campaigns Officer at Age UK, on the wait for care and how Age UK is working to help those affected.

  7. 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

  8. Planning for end of life

    Planning for the end of your life can be difficult – lots of us tend to put it off until we have to. But giving things some thought now means you can consider all your options and be confident that ... condition or just want to plan for your future health and care needs, having arrangements in place can reassure you and your loved ones. We cover some of the ways you can plan for your future care in this section

  9. Computer classes for older people

    Find out about training courses for older people on computers. Age UK computer training courses explain things clearly in plain English to help you get online.

  10. Mental health hub for professionals

    Low mood isn't part and parcel of getting older. We've pulled together useful information for you to share with the older people you support, as well as our latest mental health research and reports.

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