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  1. Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds at Christmas

    1.2 million older people in England feel chronically lonely with 928,000 saying they feel lonelier at this festive time. Are you feeling lonely? You're not alone. We run services to help combat loneliness

  2. Celebrity Call Centre at Christmas with Age UK

    Steph recommends the caller's mother stays at home but people visit her throughout the day in small groups, giving her mother a break in between and time to recover at the end of the day. Steph then talks about ... she'll be on her own on Christmas day. Nick Hewer photo Nick says "loneliness is bad enough at any time, but at Christmas I think it's really difficult. Not least because you know that all around you families

  3. Why are older people more at risk from coronavirus?

    Elizabeth Webb, a member of Age UK's Research team, discusses the evidence so far for why older people are at high risk from coronavirus.

  4. Why age-based restrictions won’t work for coronavirus

    Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the 7 reasons why age-based restrictions won’t work as a response to coronavirus.

  5. The amazing work done by local Age UKs nationwide

    respective communities. Here's a selection of the accounts we've received, which reflect the tireless work that continues to be done. The Age UK network comprises more than 130 local Age UKs ... across England, as well as Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI. During the coronavirus crisis, they’re working harder than ever to provide services and support for older people in their communities, rising to

  6. New coalition to build homes that work for everyone

    Age UK is giving its full support to a new coalition to build new homes that work for people of every age, with increased accessibility to accommodate older people.

  7. What is equity release and how does it work?

    Equity release refers to the various ways in which you can use your home to generate income. Find out more from Age UK now.

  8. Making local voices heard during coronavirus

    required a local response, as well as a worldwide one. We discuss how the Age UK network has been working to influence decision-makers for their communities.

  9. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    which may make it harder to cover your rent. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works, who it affects, and what you can do if you’re struggling. The bedroom tax is a reduction in ... situations: couples who cannot reasonably share a bedroom because of a health condition or disability. At least one partner must receive: Attendance Allowance middle or high rate care component of Disability

  10. Thank you for helping us be there

    With the help of kind supporters like you, we are working hard to be there and offer support to lonely older people up and down the country. Hear about the difference we’re making in people’s lives.

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