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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
The State Pension age is the earliest age you can claim your State Pension. It is gradually increasing and now depends on when you were born. Visit Age UK.
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.
The State Pension is a regular payment made to you by the government once you reach State Pension age. Find out more from Age UK.
Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age and are struggling to make ends meet. Read more from Age UK.
Lesley shares how Age UK has supported her to look after her finances and enjoy later life.
benefits rates have been announced for 2026-27. Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Visit Age UK today for help, information and advice or to see how you can donate or give support.
Age International is a a subsidiary charity of Age UK devoted to helping older people in developing countries.
We know that looking after our physical health is important to ageing well. But it's also important to look after our brain health too. Read more from Age UK.
Information about how the state pension is forecast, calculated and paid is provided by Age UK. Find out all you need to know about the basic State Pension.