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  1. Thinking about end of life information guide

    friends making a will planning your funeral writing an advance statement of wishes definitions of key terms that come up often. The guide also lists useful organisations that you can contact for further

  2. The cost of cold

    introduction of a government funded social tariff on energy bills, providing a 50% discount for disabled people, carers and those on low incomes and facing fuel poverty. Offering a prepayment meter (PPM)

  3. The difference a gift in your will could make

    car. "The Blue Badge has been a fantastic help. It helps my mobility no end as I can now find a disabled parking space near the supermarket. Age UK were so helpful – I’d recommend the Advice

  4. Benefits help for veterans

    especially if you are:  Unemployed and looking for work In work and on a low income Ill or have a disability Care for someone Retired Pension Credit This is an income-related benefit to help you in retirement ... income or struggling to make ends meet. Find out more about Pension Credit Disability Benefits If you have an illness or disability that means you need help at home, you may be able to get extra money to

  5. A guide to campaigning

    of purpose. Depending on the nature of the campaign, it can give you the opportunity to work with key decision-makers, e.g. in local authorities or in the NHS. It may also give you the chance to work with ... Keep it focused You can always attach more material, but make sure that the main part focuses on your key message. 3. Keep it local It helps wherever possible to include local examples (such as case studies

  6. Warm Homes programme

    handyperson can also offer practical tips to help you keep your fuel bill down. My husband is disabled and needs to be warmer all the time. The home energy check has helped a lot and with the extra knowledge ... Attendance Allowance, were able to identify Pauline was eligible for Council Tax Support and Severe Disability Premium for the Pension Credit she was already receiving. Age UK helped her to fill in her Attendance

  7. Brexit and social care

    hit such arrangements very hard, causing immediate and drastic problems for the older people and disabled people involved. In addition, it is important to recognise that the degree of reliance within the ... happens to undermine them. Care workers play an absolutely vital role in the lives of many older and disabled people and we know we haven’t got enough of them to meet demand now, let alone the far greater demand

  8. Influenza (Flu) symptoms, treatment & prevention

    Find out more about the flu, including what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it from spreading, and other frequently asked questions.

  9. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

      We argued that at least 2.5 million older people in poverty or just above the poverty line and disabled older people who needed the Winter Fuel Payment, would really struggle over the winter without it

  10. Bowel problems

    People of any age can experience bowel problems, and although it can feel uncomfortable to discuss, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out more from Age UK.

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