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  1. Safe to be me

    The Safe to be me resource guide offers practical advice on providing the kind of service in which older lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people can feel safe to be themselves. This resource ... hospital without them notifying me. The man I love could have died and I wouldn't have been there or even known. Julie It was such a relief when the Age UK befriender enabled me to open up about being a lesbian

  2. How my grandparents inspired me

    during the pandemic lockdowns about how many older people were feeling lonely during that time. It made me think of my Granny and Grandad. Grandad died first and Granny was living by herself for about seven ... older – someone who might be of the same generation as my grandparents, and who might remind me of them.” “Without them, I wouldn’t be a quarter of the person I am today.” Jamie, who has run

  3. In your area

    Find out what services your local Age UK runs near you.

  4. The wit and wisdom of Hunter Davies

    to cancer in 2016 after 55 years of marriage. Age UK meets him to discuss his new memoir Happy Old Me.

  5. An inspirational figure

    the life and death of his grandfather inspired the title track of his debut album, Stay Awake With Me.

  6. Getting help when feeling unwell

    treat specific aspects of your condition. For example, they may refer you for a hearing test, to a chiropodist or to your local falls prevention service. You can register with a GP of your choice but you need

  7. Responding to the cost of living crisis

    stories.* Joan The Attendance Allowance has made life a lot easier. I can afford taxis, a chiropodist, and it helps me with trips to the hospital.  Helping Joan get the benefits she needed The Cost of ... ” says Joan. “I can afford taxis, a chiropodist, and it helps me with trips to the hospital. These things are not cheap in life, and it has helped me so much.” Stepping in to keep Valerie

  8. A special bond

    grandkids over. If I didn’t have the kids to look after, I might as well say goodbye. They keep me going; I don't know where I'd be without them. Supporting the younger generation Speaking from experience ... cope. She’s very grateful for me looking after Cayden. She always says she doesn’t know how to thank me but I tell her, “There's no need to thank me – it's my pleasure.” Teaching

  9. What do older people think about access to cash?

    cannot get there. I also won’t be able to get out if the chiropodist can’t call on me. The Government [doesn't] need to worry about me getting out, as l will not be able to walk with my condition

  10. Celebrating special grandparents

    generous and supportive. Born and raised in Whitby in Yorkshire, she was a strong northern lady who taught me to live life to the fullest. If there was ever the opportunity to get some fresh air, Grandma was the ... charity was because of my Grandma's love of adventure and of giving things a go. Grandma supported me throughout the lead-up to the marathon by baking cakes for my fundraising bake sale and checking in

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