When someone dies, it can be a devastating experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. This guide looks at how you might be feeling and where you can look for support when you need it.

Social groups, activities and befriending services for older people.

Most of us will feel lonely at some point but there are some experiences common in older age that can make it more likely. Independent Age’s new advice guide suggests things you could try which could help to reduce loneliness, as well as information ab

There are certain things you will need to do when someone dies. This factsheet looks at the practical things that will need to be done and in roughly what order, as well as where to look for advice.

This factsheet explains how to claim benefits and apply for housing, health and care services if you return to England from abroad. This factsheet is aimed at British nationals who have reached or are nearing retirement age.

Attendance Allowance is a non means-tested benefit for people who have long term physical or mental health problems. This factsheet explains who can apply for Attendance Allowance and how to do it.

If you’re living with one or more long-term health conditions, life may be difficult at times. These are conditions that can’t be cured but can be managed with medication or other treatment – for example, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and some

If you need help from the council to pay care home fees, this factsheet looks at what happens if you transfer your property, spend large sums of money or do anything else to reduce your assets before moving into a care home. If the council thinks you did