Welcome

Welcome to the new look information NOW! The information and advice website for people over 50 living in Newcastle, their families and carers. We want to help you stay informed, make choices, be independent and have an excellent quality of life. We hope you find the answers you’re looking for. You can browse our information by category, organisation or by searching the website.

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Click the initial letter of the subject that you want to find information on, for example to find information on Attendance Allowance click on 'A', or to find information on benefits in general click on 'B'.

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    Age UK Newcastle If you wish to meet like-minded people, Age UK Newcastle has a Music Appreciation group and the Age... Read more
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    Types of age discrimination Age discrimination can take many forms but is broadly defined as when someone is ‘trea... Read more

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