Our Blog
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Loneliness isn’t always about being alone. Sometimes, it’s about not being truly seen.
This month’s guest blog is written by David Annand, Head of Operations and Fundraising at Adopt a Grandparent One of the questions I’m asked most often is this: How…
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Join us at Age UK Richmond
We would be delighted if you would join us at Age UK Richmond’s Peace of Mind day on 5th May 2026 from 0930 at the Twickenham Wellbeing Centre. Ashley will…
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Power of Attorney Day – 22nd April 2026
Carers UK have joined forces with Standard Life to launch the first ever UK-wide Power of Attorney Day taking place on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026. A power of attorney is a legal document that…
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Phone a friend
So you’ve decided to declutter either to make space at home for a renovation, or because you are moving house, or just because you know you have too much stuff and it…
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What matters to you?
When faced with a 5-bedroom house and a downsize, it can be challenging and daunting to know where to start with decluttering. Most of my clients going from that size house (or…
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April 2026 drop in clinic
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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What to ask before choosing a wheelchair
This month’s guest blog is written by Jordan Davies from Wheelfreedom, who are experts in wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and many more mobility aids.
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Why we never use paperclips
We are allergic to paperclips! Do you remember the old word assistant ‘Clippy’ which was used by Microsoft 1997-2007?
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Why your “pile to sell” is still clutter
So you’ve decluttered and you’ve got a pile of things to sell. The thing is, keeping a pile of things to sell still means you have a pile of clutter. …
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How to finally tackle your loft
Leaving things in the loft, just means you’ll forget what’s there and, to be honest, for most people the things that are in there are not things you want to…
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March 2026 drop in clinic
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 25th March 2026. If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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Overwhelmed by photos? You’re not alone.
We all have far more photos than we ever intended to keep. Between smartphones, WhatsApp images, screenshots, and old printed photos stored in boxes, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed…
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Sagacious
I do love a good word. And I love a new word (to me). I was delighted to discover the above word last year.
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February 2026 drop in clinic
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 25th February 2026. If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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I can do it myself!
There are many things we can do ourselves but dislike doing them, and many things we like but don’t have the time to do, and we are happy to outsource…
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Is your home tidy?
This is a question I get asked a lot. There is the saying that a plumber has a leaky tap and a builder has a wonky house! So what is…
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Decluttering supports wellbeing in later life
For many people, organising and decluttering starts as a practical task – clearing space, tidying drawers, making the home easier to manage. But as we get older, the state of…
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Working through your memories
When decluttering, ‘memories’ are a category which clients often put off until the end of the process. This often means there isn’t time to deal with them before their house…
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What does the ‘mansion tax’ mean for you?
The budget last year didn’t exactly bring joy to the land, particularly to those with homes valued at over £2million, many of whom are based in London, as the officially…
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Decluttering your emails
This might seem like a big task, especially if you have never had a system in place, but here is a good way to start. This system assumes this is…
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Decluttering
The time of year when we all think about new year’s resolutions and often about decluttering. So our annual tradition is to remind you of our 30 day decluttering guide;…
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Oh dear – you have unwanted Christmas presents!
Here are some top tips to deal with unwanted Christmas presents:
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Looking out for older people this festive season
As the festive season approaches, many of us are busy preparing for gatherings, gifts and time spent with loved ones. But for some older people, this time of year can…
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A guide for Secret Santa gifts
If you haven’t had your work Christmas party yet, or if you are needing to buy a Secret Santa for a family do, or small presents for a group of…
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Your present purchasing guide!
So the ‘big day’ is nearly on us and if you haven’t yet got all of your presents you might need some help. So here are a few suggestions for…
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What you should and shouldn’t store in your loft
So, what should you keep in the loft? After years of helping people go through mountains of items they have forgotten they own, our advice is simple. The only things…
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Next drop in
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 26th November 2025! If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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How many sheets do you really need?
Storing sheets and towels is a problem for everyone! If you have a big home, you’ll have lots of beds and lots of linen and towels. If you have a…
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Christmas countdown planner
We hope this handy planner will help keep you on track during the festive period.
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See it, report it, stop it: Raising awareness of elder abuse
Elder abuse is any form of harm, mistreatment, or exploitation of an older person (over 60). It can manifest as physical, psychological, financial, or sexual abuse, or neglect. This can occur in…