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  1. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    This policy sets out the kinds of actions and behaviours that may have a negative effect, and what we will do if they occur. It applies to everyone who interacts or communicates with us, including service ... service users, customers, donors and supporters.

  2. A time for thanks

    Caroline Abrahams give thanks to the millions of people who continue to support our older population.

  3. The best friends who have never met

    “Friendship makes the world go round – you should treasure every moment.” We speak to Flora and Wendy about their 13-year friendship, and what makes their bond so special. Best friends Flora and Wendy ... Wendy share everything. For the past 13 years, they’ve been more than best friends – they’ve been family. But as they formed their connection through the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service

  4. Supporting carers in the community

    highlighting the challenges they face, and celebrating the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s Carers Week focuses on recognising and supporting carers in ... in the community. Why is Carers Week so important? Carers Week is the largest annual celebration of carers, and is a chance to recognise the huge contribution unpaid carers make to society. The past three

  5. Who cares for those without carers?

    Age UK explores the issue of who will care for the growing numbers of older people who don't have family to support them.

  6. What is an executor of a will?

    An executor is a person named in a will who sorts out the estate of the person who's died. Find out more information on what executors do from Age UK.

  7. Celebrating Volunteers' Week

    Giving thanks to the volunteers who give their time to support older people in a variety of ways.

  8. What is k and who are the super-spreaders?

    They're terms used a lot recently regarding coronavirus, but what do they mean? Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the science behind them.

  9. The older people who fled Myanmar's forgotten crisis

    recent visit to Bangladesh with colleagues from Age International, to learn more about the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya people.

  10. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    The bedroom tax could mean you receive less in Housing Benefit – which may make it harder to cover your rent. Here's how it might affect you.

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