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Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

As the cost of living crisis continues to hit vulnerable communities across Birmingham, one charity has been providing a lifeline to older people facing financial hardship.

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‘Slow cooker’ scheme to help vulnerable older people

‘Slow cooker’ scheme to help vulnerable older people

A new pilot scheme by two charities aims to support vulnerable older people in Essex.

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Afternoon tea and chatty benches combat loneliness in communities

Afternoon tea and chatty benches combat loneliness in communities

Older people make new friends over complimentary tea and cake

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Charity tricycle challenge for great grandmother

Charity tricycle challenge for great grandmother

Great grandmother takes on 84-mile tricycle challenge for her 84th birthday

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Thousands of birthday cards for lonely Glasgow centenarian

Thousands of birthday cards for lonely Glasgow centenarian

A care home resident in Glasgow has been innundated with cards for her 101st birthday after it was revealed that she spent her 100th birthday alone.

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Guidance to help combat age discrimination in the media launched

Guidance to help combat age discrimination in the media launched

Guidance to help combat age discrimination in the media launched

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Experts provide advice on avoiding ageism

Experts provide advice on avoiding ageism

The Centre for Ageing Better is urging charities to help shift ageist stereotypes and language used public life, which harms people and their prospects in later years.

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UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is growing

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is growing

Six new towns and cities have been officially inducted into the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, bringing the total number of members up to 52.

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Brighton & Hove meets Creative Ageing

Brighton & Hove meets Creative Ageing

Booking opens for Ageing Well Festival in Brighton & Hove bringing together 100 events focused on Creative Ageing for people aged 50+.

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Value of volunteering by older people equivalent to EU spend on defence

Value of volunteering by older people equivalent to EU spend on defence

New research from ILC shows value of volunteering by older people equivalent to EU spend on defence

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