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  1. Protecting older people’s precious right to liberty

    The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill - Change is needed and is of vital importance to some of the least heard, most vulnerable, older people.

  2. What happens if I don't have a power of attorney?

    If there comes a time when you can't make a particular decision because you've lost mental capacity, and you haven't set up a valid lasting or enduring power of attorney, the Court of Protection may need

  3. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.

  4. Human rights are for us

    Human Rights, Age UK on the world premiere of Sunrise, not Sunset, a film directed by human rights advocate and campaigner, Debora Singer MBE.

  5. Howzat for ageing better!

    How walking cricket is helping Sara to achieve a healthier, more independent later life.

  6. Mental health hub for professionals

    together useful information for you to share with the older people you support, as well as our latest mental health research and reports.

  7. What standards you should expect from NHS services

    to choose which hospital you’re referred to for an outpatient appointment for a physical or mental health condition. But the hospital you choose should provide appropriate care for your condition ... don’t have the right to choose where to have treatment if you’re to be held under the Mental Health Act. Find out more about what to expect when going into hospital How long do I have to wait

  8. Mental health and physical health are interlinked

    Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and there are things we can do to improve both.

  9. Supporting older people's mental health

    The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of dismissing older people's mental health concerns, and what can be done to help.

  10. IAPT and mental health in older people

    Feeling anxious isn't just something that comes with age. It may be a sign something's wrong with your mental health. Speaking about it, though programmes like IAPT can help.

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