Older women who live alone missing out on financial help Pensioners can get up to £4,000 of support.

Older women who live alone missing out on financial help. 💰

According to Age UK, single female pensioners are at much higher risk of being in poverty than pensioner couples.

https://bit.ly/40rhZ7k

#AgeUk #Poverty #Pensioner

SIR ROGER MOORE ⭐ ('James Bond' '007') signed autobiography ('Last Man Standing') donated to 'Age UK Camden' 🧓 charity 💛
(14/2/17) (9th anniversary!)
#RogerMoore #JamesBond
#AgeUK #AgeUKCamden
@ageukcamden.bsky.social
@ageuklondon.bsky.social
- YouTube video 🎥 here 👉 >>> youtu.be/7nwfmV807i8

#SirRogerMoore ⭐ #JamesBond #007 signed autobiography #LastManStanding donated to #AgeUKCamden 🧓 charity 💛 14/2/17 (9th anniversary)
#RogerMoore #AgeUK
@ageukcamden.bsky.social
@ageuklondon.bsky.social
@age-uk.bsky.social
- Full video 🎥 here 👉 >>> youtu.be/7nwfmV807i8

Our CEO, Chris, was invited to speak at the Department for Work & Pensions Lewisham Careers fair last Friday. Chris shared the work Age UK L&S undertakes across the borough and what support is available - locally and nationally🌟

#charity #ageuk #ageuklands

Have confidence in starting your fitness journey.

You don’t have to take huge steps, take it at your own pace.

But make that effort to get get started with some form exercise👍🏽

#exercise #fitness #actnow #agebetter #campaign #age #ageuk

Goldies Lunch Dates this year!

February 27th
March 20th
April 24th
May 22nd
June 19th
July 10th
September 25th
October 16th
November 20th
December 11th

Contact Laila directly on 020 8741 0909 or at laila@ccproject.org.uk

#goldieslunch #ageuk #communityfìrst

Marge’s Story Taking a walk down Lonely Street

Today's Post : "Marge's Story". Taking a Walk down Lonely Street.
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"she didn’t think anyone remembered her at all any more. Like her life was just a shadow now"
#Loneliness #AgeUK #HighStreet
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Get ready for the Spring!

And get ready for the @age_uk

Act Now - Age Better campaign

Encouraging public health and wellbeing especially in the over 50’s, like me😉

#shaunwallace #ageuk #fitness #publichealth #wellbeing #campaign #spring #schnauzer

Asda announces major change for all over-60s in stores The supermarket is bringing back a deal for over-60s to help ease financial pressures during the colder months

Such a shame that some of our elderly have to rely on schemes like these so that they can be warm and well #elderly #ageuk.

Asda announces major change for all over-60s in stores - Mirror Online www.mirror.co.uk/money/asda-a...

Mind over matter!

How many times have we heard that?

Convince your mind you can do it and your body will follow through.

Remember your daily fitness 👍🏽

#shaunwallace #mind #fitness #ageuk #gym

We must keep up our daily fitness in order to keep ourselves fit and healthy, no matter what our age 👍🏽

Encourage those around you to engage in daily fitness especially those over 50

#shaunwallace #fitness #dailyfitness #ageuk #healthy

Whilst you enjoy the festive times with friends and family, try and spare a thought for the one million people in the UK who are lonely around this time of year.

See what you can do to visit maybe just one lonely person

Have a fabulous Christmas Day where ever you are 👍🏽

#ageuk #lonliness

My mum will be in hospital over Christmas. Leg fracture, broken ribs and broken bone in her back. Also been a victim of financial abuse. On the mend now. Slow road to recovery. #ageuk #Christmas

Our office tree is full of Age UK gift tags once more. ✨ 🎁

Throwback to packing this gift bag last Christmas, a tradition we’re so happy to continue. 🧡

#AgeUK #Christmas #ChristmasGifts

LAST CHANCE to buy your tickets😊

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#fundraiser #localcharity #ageuk #london #csr #londonbridge #southwark #bermondsey #lewisham #charity #volunteer #supportlocal #catford #greenwich #christmas #comedy #fundraising

NEXT WEEK! Our charity comedy night at Up The Creek - tickets from £15 and all proceeds help local people love later life! Like, share, buy your ticket today
#ageuk #london #londonbridge #southwark #bermondsey #lewisham #charity #supportlocal #catford #greenwich #christmas #comedy #fundraising

Glittery snowflakes made by our Lewisham Dementia arts group last week❄⛄🐧

#localcharity #ageuk #ageuklewishamandsouthwark #ageuklands #london #londonbridge #southwark #bermondsey #lewisham #charity #volunteer #supportlocal #catford

The temperature has dipped dramatically this week signalling we are getting closer and closer to Winter. We wanted to share some tips for you and any loved ones who may struggle during the colder months❄

#localcharity #ageuk #london #londonbridge #southwark #bermondsey #lewisham #volunteer #catford

Age UK I would recommend!

I donated to them last year in their campaign to combat loneliness in OAPs.

Nobody deserves to be alone at #Christmas.

#AgeUK

Age UK have published: 'Thinking about end of life. Getting your affairs in order and thinking about your care needs'.

The full publication can be read and downloaded from ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/d...

#WhatMattersMost #AgeUK #DigitalLegacy

2/2 'Analysis by #AgeUK has found around 4.7million(1 in 3)people aged 65 and over in the #UK are UNABLE to COMPLETE the most FUNDAMENTAL tasks required to use the INTERNET successfully.'

The elderly MOST LIKELY to need and use #OurNHS, CAN'T ACCESS IT! #NHSEngland🤬
www.ageuk.org.uk/latest-press...

A flyer for Age UK West Sussex Brighton and Hove's men's meet-up. Find more information by contacting: information@ageukwsbh.org.uk or call: 0800 019 1310

Men in Sussex are invited to attend Age UK WSBH's men's meet-up, every first Monday of the month. This is an opportunity for men to socialise, share experiences, and improve their wellbeing, with free tea, coffee and soft drinks provided.
Learn more: buff.ly/Qwxp4kV

#Healthwatch #AgeingWell #AgeUK

Neverland ad for Age UK exposes hidden crisis facing older people - Age UK launches first unified brand & fundraising campaign, by Neverland, to highlight the hidden crisis facing older people

Moving and powerful @ageuk.bsky.social campaign by @neverland_LDN shines a light on the hidden struggles many #olderpeople face every day.
#AgeUK #Loneliness #SocialCare
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Join us for a new series of four free events for over 55s in Barnet at the RAF Museum London! ✈️

Running from 23 Oct to 4 Dec, our Age UK Afternoons offer friendly, relaxed sessions exploring the Museum’s fascinating collections.

🎟️ Details: bit.ly/3WdRGzf

@ageukbarnet.bsky.social #AgeUK

Emma Lewell MP: Call for a Commissioner for Older People in England not a new one but its urgency is greater In England there are more than 11 million people aged over 65 and that number is likely to grow to 17 million by 2040.

England needs a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing. 👵👴

@ageingbetter.bsky.social #AgeUK #NPCUK #IndependentAge

www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion...

Check out the Age Uk website for lots of tips on health and well being

www.ageuk.org.uk

Remember your daily fitness💪🏽

#fitness #ageuk #aging

🗣️ Yesterday I hosted a round table discussion on the need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing with #NPCUK, #AgeUK, #IndependentAge and @ageingbetter.bsky.social.

Thanks to everyone who came along and supported an independent advocate for older people in England. ✅

Interview: Age UK chief on the role of pharmacists in prevention and meds management Age UK chief executive officer, Paul Farmer, spoke to The Pharmacist’s Emily Warner about the role of pharmacists in caring for older people.

Interview: Age UK chief on the role of pharmacists in prevention and meds management

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#PaulFarmer #AgeUK #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #pharmacy #UKpharmacy

Interview: Age UK chief on the role of pharmacists in prevention and meds management Age UK chief executive officer, Paul Farmer, spoke to The Pharmacist’s Emily Warner about the role of pharmacists in caring for older people.

Interview: Age UK chief on the role of pharmacists in prevention and meds management

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#PaulFarmer #AgeUK #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #pharmacy #UKpharmacy #pharmsky

Older woman brushing hair off the face of a younger woman

A study by our researchers has revealed that charities across Norwich offer significant economic returns to both the city and county.

Reviewing four areas of Age UK Norwich’s work, researchers found returns of £18 for every £1 invested.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/46EpcDK

#Charity #Study #AgeUK