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  1. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters.

  2. The health and care needs of older LGBT+ people

    Age UK is working to highlight the health and care needs of older LGBT+ people, and what can be done to improve their experiences.

  3. Travel insurance with medical conditions

    Information on travel insurance products products offered by Age UK for the over 50s.

  4. Val on living with grief

    Val, 81, was married to her husband for more than half a century before his death. She explains how, with the support of Age UK, she has found the strength to continue. “I thought that I would be the ... former orthopaedic nurse, who had been married to her husband for 56 years. “He used to joke with the nurses that you got less time for murder,” she remembers, smiling. “My whole investment

  5. How my grandparents inspired me

    Hannah tells us how chats with her grandparents inspired her to support Age UK. Hannah has has generously supported Age UK’s work, by running the Leeds Abbey Dash multiple times and volunteering to be

  6. 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.

  7. 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 ... coronavirus crisis, they’re working harder than ever to provide services and support for older people in their communities, rising to the challenges of this difficult time. With BBC's Big Night In shining

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

    Equity release is a way of releasing cash from your home without having to move – but it comes with certain risks.  All firms advising on or selling equity release have to be regulated by the Financial ... authorised by the FCA. If something goes wrong with your plan, contact your provider first. They'll have a complaints procedure to follow. If you’re not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Financial

  9. Dr Lucy Pollock on ageing with optimism

    in. “Plan A – stay young forever – is all very well. But we need a Plan B.” With decades of experience in treating and caring for older people, Dr Lucy Pollock has plenty of wisdom ... “But this book is all about how we can apply that knowledge. What is it for? How do we get older with confidence and optimism, and what do we need to change?” Dr Lucy Pollock  People have

  10. A DJ set with a difference

    the room with a smile.” James therefore decided to light up his living room with a DJ set for Age UK’s Stream For Ages challenge. As part of the event, fundraisers were tasked with sharing a ... Fading out loneliness James acknowledges that, while Walter was able to spend his special birthday with cherished family members, many older people are spending their daily lives all alone. As viewers waited

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