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Advice & support at Help the Aged

We have a wide range of advice leaflets to help you with topics such as healthcare, making a will, housing or leisure.

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Are you intune with your pet's health?

The wellbeing of your pet is important. Read more about the simple steps you can take to keep your pet healthy.

Entitlements for the over-60s

Many people are not sure what financial help they can get when they reach 60. This revised information sheet outlines where to get further advice.

Help claiming benefits

You may be entitled to claim more money than you think.

Latest news & updates

Donate to the DEC Myanmar (Burma) Appeal

Cyclone Nargis struck Burma on the 3rd May killing 22,500 people and leaving a further 1 million people homeless. They urgently need your help.


Help the Aged delivers aid to older people in Myanmar (Burma) 9 May 2008

Help the Aged is working with the YMCA in Yangon (Rangoon) to deliver aid to older people affected by Cyclone Nargis.

Government does not take older people seriously, finds research 9 May 2008

Help the Aged condemns Government for ignoring ageism.

DEC launch appeal to respond to Myanmar (Burma) cyclone 7 May 2008

Help the Aged will be supporting this appeal and working through its partners to bring relief to affected older people and their families.

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