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  1. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    age is currently 66 years old. This means that, if you're younger than this you need to make a claim for working age benefits, such as Universal Credit . If you and your partner are both over State Pension ... habitual residence test (HRT). However, all resettled Ukrainians are exempt from this test.  For benefits that are means-tested, your income and capital (your assets) are taken in to account. The

  2. Looking out for loneliness this winter

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, examines why winter can be so difficult for older people and how we can all help offer support this Christmas.

  3. End of life hub for professionals

    out more. This page brings together information to help you support older people through planning for the end of life.

  4. Walking tips and advice for older people

    great activity. A daily walk, even if it's just a 15-minute stroll to the shops, is really good for you. A little every day Don't feel that you have to take long walks every day. It's better to make ... bit out of breath, but you can still hold a conversation, that's ideal. But if that's not manageable for you right now, any kind of activity is better than nothing! To fit in a little extra walking every

  5. Support services and groups for carers

    Age UK provide a wide range of advice for people who care for older people, including sources of financial, practical and emotional support

  6. Personal care services for older people

    Some local Age UKs can provide care for older people at home. This could include support with washing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, preparing food etc.

  7. Caring for someone with dementia information guide

    Download Age UK's Caring for someone with dementia information guide for practical and emotional advice to support those caring for people with dementia.

  8. A 'novel' prize for the over 50s

    author Gillian Slovo about the Christopher Bland writing prize for over 50s. She tells us about the new prize and gives us her top tips for becoming a writer later in life.

  9. We can't wait for care

    Help us end the long wait for care. Millions of older people in England are waiting for care. 2.6 million people in England aged over 50 are unable to get care, including hundreds of thousands who are ... are stuck on waiting lists for support or even just waiting to have their needs assessed. That means millions left struggling to go to the toilet, eat, get dressed or wash because they can’t do these

  10. The nation is fundraising for Age UK

    Age UK's Community Fundraising Manager introduces some of the individuals raising money for older people during the coronavirus crisis.

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