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HELP THE AGED WEBSITE UPDATE

Welcome to the website update from
Help the Aged.

What will you do to help disadvantaged older
people this year? Why not recycle your old
mobile phone to raise funds for Help the Aged,
or organise a fun event for friends and family
as part of our Big Spring Walk? See below for
details.

Also this month, spare a moment to take a look
at Just Equal Treatment, a new interactive
campaign which examines age discrimination
in the workplace, shops and services. Our
online JET pack will get you thinking and
give you ideas on how to make your voice
heard in Parliament.

Chris Martin

Website Editor

 

**This Month**

1. Turn your old mobile into cash
2. Help the Aged launches new guide to equity release
3. Sign up for the Big Spring Walk
4. We want Just Equal Treatment
5. One month free trial with meRemembered.com
6. Calling all bargain hunters!
7. Question Time
8. Other stories
9. A final thought...
 

1. Turn your old mobile into cash

Help the Aged has been selected as one of the
beneficiary charities of the mobile phone
recycling company, Mopay. Until the end of March,
when you recycle your old mobile phone with
Mopay, 10 per cent of its value is donated to
Help the Aged, and the rest goes to you (or you
can donate the whole amount).

Cash in your phone and help us raise funds:
http://www.mopay.co.uk 
 

2. Help the Aged launches new guide to equity release

Equity release can allow some people to use their
home to supplement their income in retirement.
But it can be a complicated subject.

Our new guide to equity release includes advice
on assessing suitability, possible alternatives
to consider, and detailed information on all the
types of schemes available to older home owners.

Download a free copy from the equity release pages:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/OnlineShop/FinancialServices/EquityRelease/ 

 

3. Sign up for the Big Spring Walk

Help the Aged is working hard to combat avoidable
winter deaths among older people. The British Gas
Help the Aged partnership publishes information
on keeping warm and runs a benefits advice
programme to help older people claim the financial
assistance they are entitled to.

Organising a fundraising walk is fun and easy, and
every penny you raise will help us to keep older
people mobile and active.

Register for your free fundraiser pack now:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/HowYouCanHelp/Events/BigSpringWalk/ 

 

4. We want Just Equal Treatment

People treat you differently when they see you as
old, even if you don't feel old inside. This is
not only hurtful but can also mean you don't get
job opportunities, access to quality services and
healthcare, or fair representation in the media.

But treating someone unequally because of their
age is unacceptable. You deserve a level playing
field.

To find out more about age discrimination,
visit Just Equal Treatment:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/Campaigns/FightingAgeism/JustEqualTreatment/default.htm

 

5. One month free trial with meRemembered.com

MeRemembered is a new website that allows you
to record your life story or family history online,
sharing your memories and networking with others.

You'll get advice on how to upload your stories
and photos, access to a messaging service and
use of the search facility to find others with
similar interests. Help the Aged supporters
are now being offered a month's free trial
of this great service.

Find out more and sign up for meRemembered.com:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/OnlineShop/os_meremembered_221106.htm 

 

6. Calling all bargain hunters!

The Help the Aged annual clearance sale is now on.
We have incredible savings of up to 50 per cent on
many of your favourite products for home and garden
as well as perfect gifts.

See what great savings you can make:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/OnLineShop/Utility/Catalog.htm?CatalogNavigationBreadCrumbs=Special%20Offers 

 

7. Question time

Have you experienced age discrimination in healthcare?

Tell us your answer, visit:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/DISCUSSION/forums/thread/302.aspx 

8. Other stories

SeniorLine Appeal - help us raise urgent funds for
this vital service:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/HowYouCanHelp/Donate/Appeals/SeniorLine/ 

Cows aren't just for Christmas - visit our ethical
gift site:
http://www.cowsnthings.org.uk/ 

Remembering the tsunami - view our exclusive film:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/WhatWeDo/International/Emergencies/Tsunami2/ 

Students! - have fun and raise money for our work:
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/HowYouCanHelp/GiveYourTime/Students/ 

 

9. A final thought...

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
Chili Davis

 

About this email:

WE WILL fight to free disadvantaged older people in the UK and
overseas from POVERTY, ISOLATION and NEGLECT.

Help the Aged is a registered Charity in the UK No. 272786
Registered address:
207-221 Pentonville Road,
London, N1 9UZ


Tel: 020 7239 1982

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