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  1. Benefits and accessing cash - coronavirus advice

    haven’t had a date set, then you don’t have to do anything. You’ll be contacted via phone or letter to let you know the next steps. You can find more information about that here . If you’re ... claiming for the first time and need to be assessed, your assessment may be face-to-face, over the phone or via video call. If you require an assessment the DWP will let you know. There's government guidance

  2. Michael's story

    or wife to greet. Nothing at all.” Michael Knowing there's always a voice at the end of the phone has been life-changing. Finding a “diamond” Something that will certainly reduce the loneliness ... the same interest in Agatha Christie and J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as plenty of movies too. When she phones, we have a good yacking session for an hour.” “I’m so thankful to Age UK for setting

  3. How to make a video call

    calling see one another while you chat, so you'll probably feel closer to them than you do on ordinary phone calls. You can even set up video calls with multiple people at once. On this page, we've brought together ... you may end up being charged extra by your phone network.  If you want to make a video call using WhatsApp, follow these steps: Open WhatsApp on your phone. Click the icon labelled 'calls' from the

  4. Home aids and adaptations

    easy-to-fit wireless doorbell that comes with an entry phone that you can keep nearby a video-entry phone so you can see who's at the door – some of these phones allow you to press a button to open the door ... touch with people with a voice-based or text-based phone. You can also get a sounder beacon installed which flashes and makes loud signals when a phone (or any sensor) is activated. If you have hearing

  5. How to use social media

    and click on 'create new account'. You'll then need to ener your full name, email address or mobile phone number, date of birth and gender. Then, choose a strong password. Click here to find out more about ... confirm your email or mobile phone number. To confirm your email address, you'll get sent an email from Facebook with a verification link to click on. To confirm your phone number, you'll get sent a text

  6. How to set up an email account and other email essentials

    how to choose a strong password . personal information such as your date of birth and gender your phone number – this may be used to verify your account (which means that your email provider sends ... If you have an Android phone, the Gmail app will be automatically downloaded to your phone. Click here to find out more about downloading apps . Setting up your email on your phone can be a convenient way

  7. Raffle

    more money you'll raise to help older people.  Pay in the money you've raised.  Use our simple form to pay in your fundraising . Can I get more support with my fundraising? Fundraising support

  8. 5 ways to help older people struggling with loneliness this winter

    Engagement and encouragement The Age UK Health Influencing team outlines simple ways that health and care professionals can help older people overcome loneliness this winter. At Age UK, we know that loneliness ... don’t need to be able to ‘fix’ someone’s loneliness to have an impact. Sometimes a simple acknowledgement that someone is struggling is enough. 2. Readiness to meet the moment If an older

  9. What are social tariffs and why do we need them?

    important to lower the cost of essentials for those in greatest need. So, what can be done? A relatively simple solution would be to introduce a social tariff that effectively discounts the cost of essential services

  10. Meaningful ways to remember your loved one

    arrange a public bench. Create a virtual tribute An online Tribute Fund is a wonderful way to create a simple, beautiful webpage where you and friends and family can come to share stories, memories and photographs

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