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76% of 26,000 patients aged 65 and over in Bedford had received the flu jab as of the end of November

Nearly a quarter of older people haven't been vaccinated against the flu

The hands of an elderly woman.

Thousands of safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults in Bedford

Many of the elderly don't have any central heating

Almost 150 elderly people living alone in Bedford have no central heating

Mayor Dave at the St Mary's warm space is December

Those using Bedford's warm spaces passes the 2,000 mark, staggering data reveals

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

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

The grant will be used for residents who are struggling with the cost of living, energy bills and keeping warm

Bedford council gives Age UK £20k to help over winter

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

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Save Water

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

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

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

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

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...

One in 11 adults in Bedford did not use the internet in the months leading up to the coronavirus pandemic

One in 11 adults in Bedford do not use the internet

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...

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'

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

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

Call to bridge digital divide and help older people get online

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

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...

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

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

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

For many, Christmas is the loneliest time of the year (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how you can tackle loneliness this Christmas by helping those facing it ...

Nearly four million over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from next June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nearly 4 million over-75s must now pay the TV licence fee - here’s who’s exempt

Rules around pension credit are changing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pension credit is changing - here’s everything you need to know

Bedfordshire Euro MP Alex Mayer swapped stitching together alliances in Europe for knitting together scarves for Age UK Bedfordshires annual Hot Box campaign

Cold weather help is on the way for Bedfordshire pensioners

Some 200 Bedfordshire pensioners are set to receive a charity’s ‘Hot Boxes’ to help keep them warm in the winter.

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Ampthill Singers

Ampthill Singers announce date for their big autumn fundraiser

MP objects to Bedfordshire bank closure

Smoking can age your brain quicker say scientists

Smoking speeds up brain ageing, research shows

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is swapping old electric blankets for new, with Age UK PNL-151011-102430001

Brigade reduces fire risk with new electric blankets

The new John Lewis Christmas advert - what do you make of it?

WATCH IT HERE: What do you make of new John Lewis Christmas advert?

Age UK Oxfordshire Today campaign team, Banbury. Bee Myson, manager of centre and services. NNL-150505-133542009

Age UK team tops fundraising target

Who would you turn to in an emergency? Neighbours and daughters top the list

Golden oldies? The world’s their oyster

Old folk urged to grab insulation bonus

Charity: Do something Different this Christmas

Health: Expert advice on flu vaccine

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