Who qualifies for Age UK?

At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations.

What can Age Concern help you with?

Not all services take place in every area, but all local Age UKs will be able to help you find what you’re looking for.

Cafes and restaurants.
Day centres.
Exercise & physical activity.
Foot care.
Handyperson services.
Home help.
IT Training courses.
Social activities.

How old do you have to be for Age Concern?

Aged 16-50 If you have a long term or complex health or social care challenge we can help you. We offer advice based on your circumstances, guiding you to gain the confidence, the opportunities and the help you need to feel positive about the future.

How old is elderly UK?

65
Generally, someone over the age of 65 might be considered an older person. However, it is not easy to apply a strict definition because people can biologically age at different rates so, for example, someone aged 75 may be healthier than someone aged 60.

Can Age Concern Help with gardening?

We offer home help We offer home support services to help with shopping, cleaning and gardening. We help over 100 older people to get their food shopping every month.

What benefits can a 60 year old woman get?

In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.

Does Age UK get money from government?

Although we do not receive significant funding from the national organisation, we do have a mutually supportive partnership with Age UK. They support our work through shared learning and policy development, exchange of good practice with others in the network and with expert legal advice and PR..

Is age Co the same as Age UK?

Yes. AgeCo Limited is 100% owned by Age UK. It is a trading company that sells products and services under the brand name ‘Age Co’. And because the Age Co team is part of Age UK we’re able to use our joint expertise to offer products and services that are designed to better meet the needs of older people.

Is 70 really the new 60?

While old is subjective, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE says that a new standard of aging means that 70 is really the new 60. Population aging occurs when there are more older people in a society for a variety of reasons, from decline in births to an increase in life expectancy.