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  1. Information for older trans people

    Trans describes people whose gender identity differs from their sex. Age UK provide transgender information and advice.

  2. New data on domestic abuse in older people

    including a lack of awareness among health and social care professionals. Tools used by professionals to assess risk of domestic abuse are often aimed at younger women and intimate partner abuse, and don’t ... professionals to take opportunities to ask about possible domestic abuse at hospital discharge, care assessments or GP appointments, and direct older people to appropriate support where this is wanted and needed

  3. Difficult conversations in later life

    them by making it seem like you're checking up on them." Lesley suggests taking a step back and assessing your worries as objectively as possible. "Things do naturally change as we get older," she advises ... a series of webpages designed to help anyone who is worried about someone to take a step back and assess their worries, think about the perspective of the person they are concerned about, and then open

  4. Moving in with children and family

    Moving in with family can seem like the ideal solution if you need support, want to spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize.

  5. CVs and job applications

    If it's been a long time since you looked for a job, Age UKs guide to writing CVs, cover letters and application forms can help.

  6. 9 health tests that could save your life

    weeks after the screening. Most people receive a normal result but some may be asked to go to an assessment clinic for more tests. Find out more about breast screenings on the NHS website Cervical screening

  7. Understanding frailty

    The term frailty or ‘being frail’ is often used to describe a particular state of health. Read this guide from Age UK for more information around frailty.

  8. Responsible Gambling Guide

    gambling and feel it is taking over your life, then asking yourself the following questions may help you assess whether or not gambling is becoming a problem: Have others ever criticised your gambling? Have you

  9. Worried about an elderly person: what to do & who to contact

    the consent of the person at risk. Before you have a conversation with them, it's a good idea to assess your worries.  Lower level concerns These are often the earliest signs that something’s

  10. What pension options do I have?

    or increase your benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or your local council may re-assess your eligibility and treat you as still having that money.

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