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  1. Older people's policy is now a mess

    everything is going to be fine since the poorest pensioners will still get their Winter Fuel Payment, we now know this isn’t true. And the Government knows it too. It's also notable that the same official ... equipment, keeping their home warm, and eating a nutritious diet – when for their health they need to do all three. The Government must help struggling pensioners this winter Surely this means the Government

  2. How Margaret rebuilt her life

    Age UK talks to former builder Margaret, 87, about her career, losing her soulmate, and where she found the inspiration to overcome one of the most difficult times of her life.

  3. Having a good time over 70

    "I feel like a bumblebee that shouldn’t be able to fly according to aeronautics, but goes on doing so anyway." Teacher, author and raconteur Simon Potter MBE shares his advice for enjoying later life, ... we’d let him explain. “I feel like a bumblebee that shouldn’t be able to fly according to aeronautics, but goes on doing so anyway. I know as long as I find I’ve woken up, had a (large)

  4. The difference a gift in your will could make

    A gift left in your will to Age UK is a special way of showing your support for older people. Find out more on how your gift could help make a difference.

  5. The mental health of older people coming out of lockdown

    about the concerns you’ve heard most from older people during the pandemic... “My colleagues and I noticed from the beginning of lockdown that we were getting fewer phone calls from our older ... This was partly, I think, because of the messages, ‘Save the NHS, don’t contact your practice.’ But also, when people did contact us and we said, ‘Actually, I think you need to

  6. Jeanette's story

    “I worry about how much it costs to survive.” Jeanette, a storyteller from Age UK’s autumn fundraising appeal, discusses the difficulties she's faced and how Age UK was able to help. As the weather turns ... struggles. “I get lots more aches and pains because of the cold weather,” she tells us. “I’m not so mobile in the winter, and I don’t really want to go out because I’m frightened

  7. Reclaiming retirement

    crisis turned Peter’s retirement upside down, Age UK’s supported him to claim Attendance Allowance and find peace of mind.

  8. The NHS plan: What will it mean for older people?

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, discusses what the NHS plan will mean for older people.

  9. Keith's story: writing with dementia

    Keith Oliver has lived with dementia for 8 years, but every day finds a reason to be positive. He tells us his story.

  10. Why it's time to act now to age better

    more for a better later life. Act Now, Age Better is back with a new campaign for 2026. Learn how this year's campaign will be even bigger, better and bolder and find out how you can get involved . If ... you're looking for advice and inspiration about how to move more, you can also sign up to our Act Now, Age Better email series . Getting older is a privilege, but one that can come with many challenges

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