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Age UK
Charity
Age UK is the national charity for older people offering a free daily Advice Line, info guides and a UK-wide network of local befriending and day centres
Is this for me?
- Who this helps
- Older people's advice
- Eligibility
- Older people in the UK, plus their family and carers
- Area covered
- England
Not suitable for:
No specific exclusions — open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
How to get help
Call us
0800 678 1602
About this service
Age UK is the national charity for older people in the UK. The Advice Line 0800 678 1602 is free and open every day 8am to 7pm, 365 days a year. Trained advisers cover benefits, care, housing, scams, bereavement and health. Information guides explain Pension Credit, dementia, energy bills and end of life planning. A UK-wide network of local Age UKs runs befriending, day centres and home help. Open to anyone in later life, plus family and carers.
Information last verified June 2026*
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