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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.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.
Plans to pass Attendance Allowance to local councils put support for older people under threat. Thank you to everyone who helped us stop this from happening.
Download our guide to find out more about Attendance Allowance.
Make sure you don't forget any of these important things to include in your Attendance Allowance application.
When the cost of living crisis turned Peter’s retirement upside down, Age UK’s supported him to claim Attendance Allowance and find peace of mind.
Read Age UK's helpful money guides covering topics such as State pension, Attendance allowance and Council Tax Reduction.
Information and advice from Age UK on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and many more.
announced for 2026-27. Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you're ill. Visit Age UK for more info.
The Gift Aid scheme allows charities to claim back the tax paid on donations, which means we get more out of the money you give to us. Donate to Age UK.