Age UK

Carrie Bower, our Domestic Abuse Lead, spoke about her work on The Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast. Listen to her journey below 👇 #Safeguarding #podcast #ProudToBeAgeUK

"The first time I came here I burst into tears with the sheer relief of meeting other people going through the same thing." For people living with dementia and the loved ones who care for them,Age UK Exeter's Budding Friends gardening group is a lifeline, providing a space to find friendship, support, and hope. Read how the weekly sessions are changing people's lives 👉 https://bit.ly/4dsdG08 #AllotmentWeek #MentalHealth #Dementia #Exeter

📣 The results are in! We are proud to announce that our recent employee survey has been benchmarked against the UK's top employers by Best Companies, and we have been awarded... A prestigious one-star rating, indicating we are a Very Good Place to Work! 🎉 We are so grateful to all our colleagues and volunteers for their unwavering support in helping older people when they need it most. Thank you. 💜 Interested in joining us? Learn more about working at Age UK here: https://bit.ly/4cltCzY #Charity #Award #BestCompanies #ProudToBeAgeUK

📣 Last chance to apply to be our next Stories and Content Officer! Ready to use your communication skills to make a real difference, share the voices of older people, and bring our campaigns to life? Apply now: https://bit.ly/3AdbT0p #CharityJobs #CommsJobs #WereHiring #NowHiring #ThirdSectorJobs

It's the final few days of the #Olympic tennis matches and we couldn't be more excited to watch! 🎾 We’re proud to have partnered with the LTA to encourage older people to get more active and join Walking #Tennis groups in communities across the country. Find out more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/4fpVdml #OlympicGames #GamesWideOpen

The Government have announced they are cutting the Winter Fuel Payment this winter. With virtually no notice and no compensatory measures to protect poor and vulnerable pensioners, we think this is the wrong policy decision. Help us protect older people who will struggle this winter 👉 https://bit.ly/3WKe7xd

"Thanks go to everyone that has been involved... it has truly been a team effort." - Nick Smith, Retail Director, Age UK This week we were delighted to see so many people join us for the grand opening of our new shop in #Rustington. Read all about the opening day 👉 https://bit.ly/46jam4X

Millions of older people aren’t online. That’s why we partnered with @uk-covid-19-inquiry to set up a dedicated phone line for older people to share their Covid-19 stories. The Inquiry is collecting stories of how Covid-19 impacted everyone in the UK. Share your story: 🧑💻 online: everystorymatters.co.uk 📧 email [email protected] ☎️ 08000 322 550 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) ✉️ write to FREEPOST UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry

“I’ve worked with so many people and have made some wonderful friends that I’ll have for the rest of my life!” 💜 This week, we spoke to Rachel, Assistant Manager at the Age UK shop in Tamworth, who has been working there for 22 years. Rachel’s volunteering work began shortly after having children, as she sought confidence to re-enter the workplace. "Somebody suggested volunteering as a means of gaining a bit of confidence to go back into the workplace – but I loved volunteering here so much that I stayed!" Aware of the difference her work has made, Rachel continues as the longest serving staff member at the store, as she announces she has no plans to leave any time soon. “I’ve been here so long that I want to have my ashes scattered here!” Read the full interview and learn more about the difference Age UK charity shops make here: https://bit.ly/3W5Zenl

Loneliness is a huge challenge for older people. That's why we're working to find new ways to raise awareness and tackle it. We're honoured to win Thinkbox's award for the team's hard work on this powerful campaign 💜 Watch all the videos here: https://bit.ly/3WnwmYS