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  1. Kitchen garden basics: tips on sowing, harvesting and planting

    at five nutritious vegetables and included tips on how you can grow them yourself at home. Spinach Packed full of antioxidants and vitamins A and K, spinach is widely known for its energy-boosting and anti-inflammatory ... April. As a slow-growing vegetable, they can take between 21 and 31 weeks to mature, meaning your crop will be ready by autumn. While they often take pride of place at the dinner table on Christmas Day, Brussels

  2. Your hospital stay

    the services that GPs offer As well as a change of clothes, nightwear and toiletries, remember to pack: your appointment card or admission letter the name and contact details of the doctor who referred ... control, box of tissues or basic painkillers. Stock up on drinks and foods that are easy to prepare and will last until you're home – such as frozen ready meals. Check you have other essential items including

  3. How local Age UKs are helping with the vaccine effort

    with the older person, while following strict safety guidelines. “We’ll tell them who will be taking them to their appointment and what they look like, so they know exactly who they’re ... community. As well as providing a variety of support throughout the lockdown, including home activity packs, virtual day centres and even the delivery of two-course meals, they’ve been busy supporting

  4. A guide to campaigning

    could share with us? For a chat, get in touch by writing or emailing us. All stories will be treated sensitively and will never be used without your prior consent. Contact us Email: campaigns@ageuk.org.uk ... and ask. Try to build relationships with friendly journalists. Keep your press releases short and packed with information. You need to grab the journalist's attention with the first couple of paragraphs

  5. Lobbying MPs in a crisis

    pandemic. If local Age UK charities are unable to weather the storm and have to close for good, it will be at a time when they are needed more than ever. Politicians need to hear this message loud and clear ... information about our work with partners, keep an eye out for our Local Influencing Partner Pack, which will be coming out soon. Helping MPs help their constituents Outside of Westminster, many MPs are

  6. Virtual physical challenge

    the equivalent of the English Channel (21 miles). How do I get started? Decide what your challenge will be and how you want to complete it. You might want to try the distance across the English Channel ... challenge has begun. Can I get more support with my fundraising? Sign up CTA How will my money help Age UK? Your money will make a real difference to the lives of older people who need us the most, whether

  7. Running challenge

    on those trainers and let's get moving for Age UK. How do I get started? Decide what your challenge will be. Perhaps you've already got a place at a running event, or you'd like to create your own unique ... can apply for charity places for iconic events like the TCS London Marathon . How will my money help Age UK? Your money will make a real difference to the lives of older people who need us the most, whether

  8. Exercise for everyone: the age-friendly gym

    Centre buzzes with activity. Run by Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove , the centre and its jam-packed timetable cater to a variety of cultural interests – hosting classes for painting , model making ... that if you can be active and use your muscles – upper body as well as lower body – you will be able to do what you love doing for longer and more often.”

  9. Debt help and advice

    over the phone ( 0808 808 4000 ), online and by email. They can send you a free self-help information pack. StepChange Debt Charity provides advice over the phone ( 0800 138 1111 ) or online through the Debt ... Appointments vary depending on which debt advice service you use. But it's likely that your adviser will: ask about your debts and your creditors ask questions about your circumstances – such as whether

  10. Fighting against digital exclusion

    excluded, how Age UK’s services have made a difference, and why she’s leaving the charity a gift in her will. How would you feel if the things you enjoyed doing and needed for your wellbeing were put out of ... made contact with her local Age UK, Age UK Westminster , and was thrilled to discover a schedule packed with activities that appealed to her. “If you look at what [Age UK Westminster] do, week in

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