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  1. Private renters information guide

    Download our guide to find out if private renting is the right option for you.

  2. Home Truths: security for older private renters

    having that – simply because they rent where they live from a private landlord.  With fewer people able to own their own home, renting privately is often the only option. But the way the system works means ... or other dangerous living conditions. For the two-fifths of older renters who already live in bad health , a cold home’s not just an inconvenience – it can kill. But they’re often too scared of what their

  3. 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.

  4. The Renters' Rights Act

    The Renters' Rights Act will provide new safeguards for private tenants, which will strengthen your housing rights. Find out more here.

  5. Sexual health

    Research shows that sex can have a positive impact on physical health – from lowering blood pressure and stress levels to helping with sleep. But, it’s possible to catch sexually transmitted infections

  6. Eye health

    your optician doesn’t just check to see whether you need glasses – they also check the health of your eyes. They can detect eye diseases at an early stage, often before you’ve noticed ... receive Universal Credit and meet certain other criteria, you may also be eligible for help with health costs. If you and your partner have a low income and savings, you may be able to get help towards

  7. Health services

    Accessing health services can feel complicated. Read Age UK's information and advice for older people on finding and using health services.

  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. World Health Day

    This World Health Day we are focusing on what the ageing population means for universal health coverage.

  10. Health decline and housing

    Our homes play a major role in mental and physical health, especially as we age, but why is this connection ignored?

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