NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol. 5 steps to mental wellbeing BMI healthy weight calculator Healthy weight Exercise Sleep & Tiredness Eat Well Alcohol advice Quit smoking Addiction support Sexual health …
An independent advocate can support you when you are dealing with difficult issues. They can support you to make sure your views are heard and your rights are upheld when dealing with authorities like your council or the NHS. This factsheet looks in more detail at what independent advocacy…
WeatherReady is a year-round campaign to help individuals, families and communities prepare for and cope with severe weather. WeatherReady is run in partnership with Cabinet Office and provides tips and guidance on simple actions people can take to reduce the impact of severe weather on…
There may be a time when you need someone to make decisions for you because of ill health. If you lose mental capacity – the ability to understand, retain and use information to make decisions – you may need someone you trust to help you.…
Citizens Advice provide information on Arranging funerals and what to do after somebody dies. Arranging a funeral How funerals are arranged, what services you can expect to get from a funeral director and how to get help with paying. Complaining about a funeral What you…
Age UK have brought together information and advice for older LGBT+ people. If you're LGBT+, we can help you understand your rights and make sure they’re always respected. The laws affecting LGBT+ people have changed, mainly in a positive way. This is part of a wider…
We all want to feel that our home is secure. Although burglary isn't very common, it's only sensible to take precautions. Just a few simple security measures can reduce your risk of crime and give you peace of mind. Independent Age's Guide looks at simple…
Scams are crimes, and they're a growing problem, so it's important to be aware of what they might look like and how you can avoid them. This guide looks at: Avoiding and spotting scams Security dos and don'ts Who is targeted by scammers Types of…