Age UK

Charities such as Samaritans, Age UK, the RSPCA and the Trussell Trust are just some who have joined the NSPCC, who run Childline, for the Big Help Out.

CHILDLINE: The Big Help Out is a celebration of the vital work volunteers up and... Darren Worth

100 old people living without central heating.

Nearly 100 South Tyne pensioners have no central heating. Sonja Tutty

The Conservative Government's failure to address the social care crisis will leave even more people unable to live in dignity in old age.

KATE OSBORNE MP: Tory failure to address social care crisis will leave even more... Kate Osborne MP

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet Chelsie Sewell

Does Rishi Sunak even know the price of a pint of milk? Photo credit: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

KATE OSBORNE MP: Does Prime Minister Rishi Sunak even know the cost of a pint of... Kate Osborne MP

People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

First News: It's a supersize Bobble Hat Nigel Booth

Adult care worker shortage.

'One in 10' care worker jobs in South Tyneside vacant

Put the plug in the bath before turning on the tap (photo: Unsplash)

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Save Water Nigel Booth

Iceland is giving pensioners £30 voucher to help them buy food - how to get one Isabella Boneham

Iceland shoppers over the age of 60 will be able to make a 10% saving on their shopping (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Iceland to launch discount for shoppers over 60 as cost of living soars Henry Sandercock

Many young people rely on grandparents for emotional support, research found (photo: Adobe)

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents Fiona Evans

Higher energy bills are stretching many family budgets to the limit (photo: adobe)

Cost of Living Campaign - Pensions up... but bills even higher Nigel Booth

Caroline Abrahams of Age UK

Nearly half miss out on NHS care scheme Patrick Jack

Millions of people at risk of losing free prescriptions in government shake-up Iain Leggat

Immobility, loneliness and an inability to grieve as normal due to the Covid pandemic is leaving “deep physical and emotional scars” on a large proportion of the UK’s older population, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pandemic leaving ‘deep physical and emotional scars’ on large proportion of olde... Helen Johnson

A charity has warned that older drinkers who do not have smartphones to order food and drinks at pubs and restaurants are at risk of being discriminated against (Photo: Shutterstock)

Older people who do not have smartphones are ‘at risk of discrimination’ in pubs...

One in ten are missing out on the internet

One in ten missing out on internet Katie Williams

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths' Sarah Wilson

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans Sarah Wilson

Care home places in South Tyneside are at a record low

South Tyneside care home bed numbers at record low Tommy Lumby

Call to bridge digital divide and help older people get online Fiona Evans

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends Conor Pharo

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca... Helen Johnson

#FlyTheFlag

#FlyTheFlag: NUFC fans urged to back campaign Mark Donnelly

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir... Sarah Wilson

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why Ross McIndoe

Special VE Day programmes on Age UK's The Wireless - includes Angela Ripon prog...