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Information and advice

Growing older doesn’t come with a manual, so if you need information or advice on anything from health to housing, call our free national information line on 0800 169 6565. It's open 365 days a year from 8am to 7pm.

We also publish impartial and informative factsheets and advice guides, policy papers and a range of books.

Campaigns

Public Policy, Public Affairs and our Campaigns teams raise awareness of the situation faced by many older people and keep ageing issues in the public eye and in parliament.

The issues we campaign on can vary, from calling for reform of the care system to trying to improve the bus route in our local community. Our campaigns offer lots of opportunities for us all to get involved and be heard by those who have the power to make our lives better.

Commercial products

Most of us want to remain independent, to live in our own home for as long as possible, and to keep doing the things in life that we love the most. We can offer you travel, motor and home insurance; funeral plans; gas and electricity packages; and aids for the home, such as stairlifts and personal alarms.

Training


Apprenticeships, qualifications, short courses and skills development programmes for success at work, particularly in the social care and health sectors.
Employment acquisition initiatives, ‘planning for retirement’ services and learning in later life.
Specialist support for providers of services to people in later life.

Research

Age UK is the only UK charity to focus research funds exclusively on later life.


Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square
London WCIH 9NA

0800 169 87 87