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  1. Renting and social housing

    is sometimes referred to as 'council housing'.  Social housing is likely to be cheaper than privately rented housing and can also offer greater security from eviction. It may be a good option if you ... based on your needs – such as if you're moving because of a disability or long-term illness or health condition. Ask them what priority you're likely to get and how long you might have to wait. 

  2. Help us to help you this winter

    and healthy, flu can knock you for six, and for older people in particular it can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia.

  3. Introduce a furlough-style scheme to protect high-risk workers

    high-risk and cannot safely return to work. No one should have to choose between their job and their health.

  4. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  5. Returning to care

    Age UK's Health Influencing team and the Care Leavers Connected Project discuss how older people who were in care as children can best be supported when returning to care in later life.

  6. Being active as you get older

    Staying physically active is important to maintaining health and happiness. Find advice and support from Age UK to help you get moving so you'll feel better for longer.

  7. At the centre of local support

    had from attending day care, and their potential to make a significant contribution to the wider health and social care agenda.

  8. Our partners and supporters

    movement together to help showcase the huge variety of ways we can get moving more – and the brilliant health benefits on offer.

  9. 'Care deserts' mean older people aren’t getting the care they need

    squeezed for years, and they can no longer afford adequate care for their residents. Because of this, private care providers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep trading on the basis of council-funded ... How are different parts of the country affected? The study, carried out by Incisive, an independent health consultancy, looked into some contrasting areas of the country, so we could understand more about

  10. How to look after your feet

    toenail-cutting services. This service operates from a number of clinics. If you have a long-term health condition such as diabetes, arthritis or circulatory problems, you're more likely to be at risk ... any problems, report them to your doctor as soon as possible. If your foot condition affects your health or mobility, you may be able to have a routine podiatry appointment on the NHS. A podatrist (also

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