Do Age UK do home visits?

Personal care in your own home One of Age UK’s trained carers (sometimes called a ‘personal assistant’) will visit you at home at agreed times of the day, or in some cases will provide care over the entire 24-hour period. You will pay an hourly rate for this service.

How can I get in touch with Age Concern?

1. Age UK Advice Line 0800 678 1602. Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year. Telephone friendship.
2. Popular services. Age UK Advice Line.

What is free for over 60s UK?

Free prescriptions and eye tests for over-60s. Once you reach 60, you can get free prescriptions and NHS sight tests in England. Prescriptions are free for everyone elsewhere in the UK (as are eye tests in Scotland). You’ll also be entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you’re receiving pension guarantee credit.

What benefits do I get at 60?

5 great benefits you get just by turning 60

1. Seniors Card.
2. Living in a retirement village.
3. Exclusive clubs and communities.
4. Accessing your superannuation.
5. Joining Over60.

What do Age UK provide?

Age UK is the country’s leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.

How many older people aged 75+ live alone in the UK?

Living Arrangements Older women are more likely than older men to live alone (ONS, 2018i). 3.8 million individuals over the age of 65 live alone, 58% of whom are over 75 (around 2.2 million individuals) (ONS, 2017a).

What does 1st contact do in the UK?

1 st Contact helps international citizens pursue their lives, careers and travel aspirations in the UK. Helping you arrive and thrive in the UK. “You cannot begin to imagine what it means, in today’s day and age, to know that there is a company out there, with trained staff to assist you, who deliver what they have promised.

Is there an age limit on Age Concern travel insurance?

Age UK will continue to promote Age Concern travel insurance and Help the Aged travel insurance. Just like goodtogoinsurance.com, Age UK has no upper age limit on their travel insurance policies, and people with a range of pre existing medical conditions can be covered.

How to contact the age UK helpline?

To help us direct your enquiry to the right team at Age UK, please click on the button below which best describes what you’re looking for. If you need advice or information on money, care or health, call 0800 678 1602. We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year. Instead of sending us a message, you might find the answer to your query below

How to contact first directory worldwide travel insurance?

If you require any of these formats please contact first direct. Phone 03 456 100 100 ext-phone T 03 456 100 147 Lines open: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Travel Claims Use this number to report any travel claims, which are not as a result of a medical emergency.