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  1. Pet pals: companionship in later life

    How a vital service from Age UK York is helping older pet owners to stay united with their animal companions.

  2. Chess: friendship across the board

    Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.

  3. A special bond

    Linda, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her relationship with her great-grandson, Cayden.

  4. Voices of the Age UK Advice Line

    Four advisors from the Age UK Advice Line team describe what to expect from a call to this vital service.

  5. What is ageism? Age discrimination & your rights

    often seen as a workplace issue, you may face it when you’re out shopping, at the doctor’s surgery, or even when ordering products and services over the phone. Some examples of ageism include: losing a job ... credit card, car insurance or travel insurance because of your age receiving a lower quality of service in a shop or restaurant because of the organisation’s attitude to older people being refused a referral

  6. Practical ways to help older people

    doing to help your older relatives, friends and neighbours, whether with practical stuff like their shopping, or keeping their spirits up at a time things feel challenging. 1. Keep in touch Phone your older ... If you’re feeling well, why not offer to pick up shopping for an older neighbour or relative who might not be able to or is too worried to go to the shops? If you are helping someone who is self-isolating

  7. A passion for pets

    Age UK talks to Ann, who uses the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, about her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets.

  8. Age UK Advice Line

    Age UK Advice is a free, confidential, national phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals. Our experts are here to help.

  9. End corridor care

    Email your MP and ask them to urgently address the crisis hiding in plain sight in our health service: corridor care.

  10. Meet Fred

    yearning for someone to speak to, or the older person you see struggling in the cold with the weekly shopping they can't really afford. Maybe it's someone who's always been alone, but who has felt increasingly ... information, friendship and advice. Please will you help us? Donate now Age UK provides a range of services and your gift will go wherever the need is greatest. Fred isn't any one older person in particular

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