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The four national Age Concerns in the UK have joined together with Help the Aged to form new national charities dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

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Take a look at our new information guides and tools below.

Also check out our pages on ageism to make sure you know your rights.

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  • Couple sitting in the sunKeeping cool in a heatwave

    In the summer‚ very high temperatures and humidity can present risks to health‚ and older people are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

  • ***Tax calculator

    Use our tax calculator to work out how much tax you will pay this year - or check last year's bill.

  • Smiling man and woman using internetMake the most of the internet

    Getting online can save you time and money - not to mention provide a wealth of information at your fingertips. So why not use the internet.

  • MoneyBenefits checker

    £5 billion in benefits go unclaimed by older people every year. Use our simple calculator to work out how much you could claim.

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We produce information in a number of different formats. The descriptions below will help you decide which formats best meet your needs.

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  • Women getting adviceRead other information guides

    A clear and concise overview on a topic with signposting towards your next steps. If you are looking for information on something for the first time‚ start with these guides.

  • examine1Factsheets

    Provide more detailed information for those with a specific problem or an advisers working with older people.

  • articles_thumbanilInformation sheets

    These are shorter than factsheets and explain specific aspects of an issue relevant to older people.

  • Women reading a bookBookshop

    We sell a wide range of books on subjects such as your money‚ health and care‚ all of which are sold at low prices.

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