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  1. Remembering the Holocaust

    create a better future. Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) is when the world honours and remembers the 11 million people murdered in the greatest act of genocide in modern memory. This year’s theme is ... prison after speaking out against the Nazis in court. “My mother and I watched it from the windows of a second floor flat. There was just this incredible sound of glass smashing. It was eerie. And

  2. Home security tips and advice

    can do at home to feel safer and put your mind at ease. Improving the security of your doors and windows can reduce the risk of your home being burgled – and help you feel safer. It's not necessarily ... precautions to secure your windows too: Fit locks with keys to all downstairs windows and windows that might be easier for burglars to reach – such as those above a flat roof. Keep window keys out of sight

  3. Making devices easier to use for older people

    adjust your computer display settings to increase the size of text and images on the screen. On a Windows computer: Go to 'settings', then 'display'. Choose 'change the size of text, apps and other items' ... (and other items on your screen) to make them easier to see, click on the links below:  on a Windows computer (Microsoft Support website) on an Apple Mac (Apple Support website) . If you want to set

  4. How to manage and save money this winter

    your gas heating system and appliances for safety at least once a year. Draught-proof doors and windows, insulate the loft, the hot-water tank and pipes, and consider getting cavity-wall insulation. The ... wasting energy. Don't let heat escape through windows and doors It's a good idea to draw your curtains in the evenings to reduce heat loss through windows, and tuck long curtains behind radiators so that

  5. How to keep cool in hot weather

    sunglasses. Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV40 label. Keep blinds down and windows closed when it's cooler inside than out. Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so ... or a splash of water on the back of your neck can be better at cooling you down than a fan. Open windows on opposite sides of the home during cooler times (early morning or late evening) to create cross-ventilation

  6. Coronavirus variant: 30% increased mortality?

    though: minimise close contact with others, keep social contacts outdoors if possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. And now, for those of us in the

  7. Looking after yourself in a heatwave

    curtains and blinds closed in rooms that catch the sun, and shut windows during the day to keep hot air out and cooler air in. Open windows in the evening when the temperature has gone down. Identify the

  8. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    eased. It is sensible to keep the contact you have with others outdoors where possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. 4 reasons to remain cautious after

  9. Age UK Charity Raffle Prizes

    2026. The online closing date is midnight on                11 June 2026. The Raffle draw takes place on 12 June 2026. 

  10. Coronavirus: new variants and new questions

    most of the summer Take advantage of the warmer weather and meet outdoors where you can, and keep windows open so that your home is well ventilated, particularly when you have visitors. If it makes you feel

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