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  1. Transport concessions for disabled people

    If you're disabled you could be entitled to free travel on local busses or discounts on your rail journeys. Find out how you could save on your transport costs.

  2. Key findings from our Ageing While Black report

    – an area that has been under-researched and poorly understood for too long. Here are some of our key findings: The effects of discrimination accumulate over time Our report finds that older people of ... aged 10 years older. Black Caribbean older people living in England are also more likely to have a disability in comparison to the average in the population as a whole (40% vs 35%). In addition to the above

  3. The Delta variant of coronavirus: 4 key questions

    Webb explains what we currently know, and the factors the Government will be weighing up.  The key criteria In February the Government outlined 4 ‘tests’ they would use to determine whether ... hospitalisations is not yet certain. The fourth test has caused more concern. Since last autumn, some key variants of concern have been detected in the UK. First, the UK or Kent variant (B.1.1.7) then the

  4. Disabled Facilities Grants & other help to get home adaptations and equipment

    You may be entitled to free disability equipment or small adaptations from your local council, or to a Disabled Facilities Grant for larger adaptations. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Key advice when thinking about going abroad in 2021

    Is it OK for us to go abroad now? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of making plans.

  6. Disability Living Allowance

    Disability Living allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need extra care and support in their daily lives. Find out who is eligible from Age UK now.

  7. What does the Queen's Speech mean for you?

    How will the proposals in the Queen's Speech June 2017 affect older people? We look at the key announcements and explain what they might mean for us.

  8. Care and support

    Whether you're in need of care and support services, or you care for someone who's ill or disabled, we have information and advice that can help.

  9. 4 NHS plans for 2025 that professionals should know about

    Age UK's Health Influencing team explains the importance of 4 key NHS guidance documents and how they might hint at the Government's upcoming 10 year plan.

  10. The impact of the pandemic

    Dr Lis Boulton from Age UK examines key research findings into the ongoing effects of the pandemic on older people's health and care.

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