| Website Address |
Topic |
Remarks |
| www.direct.gov.uk/over50s/fs/en |
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Government information and services website which has a comprehensive over-50s section |
| www.over50s.com/index.php |
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Interesting articles on relevant topical issues plus specific topic areas |
| www.worldexpeditions.co.uk |
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Has specific section on world-wide adventure holidays to suit the over 50s |
| www.modernandmature.co.uk |
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On-line monthly magazine with articles on growing old disgracefully, travel, retirement homes dating, and competitions |
| www.myprime.co.uk |
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Useful section on computers (virus protection, internet, email scams, spam) and further links |
| www.matureopps.co.uk |
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Tips on getting a new job as an older person, database of jobs, links to other sites |
| www.experiencecorps.co.uk |
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Voluntary work opportunities for the over 50s |
| www.volunteering.org.uk |
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Helps you find voluntary work and what you need to know about it |
| www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ |
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Support and advice for those dealing with bereavement |
| www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan/togs.shtml |
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Terry Wogan’s web page linked to his radio programme. Find out how to join Terry’s TOGS |
| www.hellsgeriatrics.co.uk |
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Quirky and irreverent, inviting you to grow old disgracefully, a la grumpy old men! |
| www.saga.co.uk |
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The full range of travel and insurance services plus introductions and dating! |
| www.u3a.org.uk |
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National network of groups providing study and leisure activities for retired people. Use the site to find your local branch |
| www.taen.org.uk/publications.htm |
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Tips on job hunting, members forum, employment trends and surveys |
| www.silverpot.co.uk/ |
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Helps you plan your retirement |
| www.bbc.co.uk/health/ |
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Section on health and healthy eating for the over-50s |
| www.attitudefactor.com |
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Change your attitude and improve your health – with diagnostic test |
| www.phel.gov.uk |
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Info on how to promote health |
| www.thirdage.org.uk |
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IT training to aid return to work |
| www.p4l.org |
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Learning opportunities in Southampton |
| www.southamptonhealth-nhs.uk |
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Health info from your NHS provider |
| www.ephdp.demon.co.uk |
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Public health development |
| www.dh.gov.uk |
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Health and social care policy |
| www.fit2eat.org.uk |
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Healthy eating for the older person in Portsmouth |
| www.agepositive.gov.uk |
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Tackling age discrimination in employment |
| www.bgop.org.uk |
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Better government for older people |
| www.bjf.org.uk |
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Research & development in housing, transport, care |
| www.gatewaytoleadership.nhs.uk |
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Recruiting talented managers in NHS |
| www.publichealthregister.org.uk |
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Voluntary register for UK public health professionals |
| www.50connect.co.uk |
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Portal for the over 50s offering a range of services |
| www.nelh.nhs.uk |
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Digital library for NHS staff and patients |
| www.dh.gov.uk |
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Department of Health |
| www.newdeal.gov.uk |
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Helping people on benefits get back into work |
| www.southampton vs.org.uk |
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Support for voluntary and community groups |
| www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk |
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Life in the UK? Do you know the essentials? Find out here: |
| www.learndirect-advice.co.uk |
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If you're looking for free advice on changing your career, this is the place: |
| www.journaloflongevity.com |
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The latest advances in longevity |
| http://sportsmedicine.about.com/ |
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Information specifically addressing the needs of the aging and older athletes. |
| www.athletesadvisor.com/nutrition/july03.htm |
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Sports Nutrition: Tips for older athletes. |
| www.worldortho.com/sportsmed/chap14.html |
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Information for the Older Athlete |
Topic key
= Bereavement
= Charities for Older People
= Employment
= Fun
= Government
= Hobbies and leisure
= IT (Computers)
= Legal
= Money (pensions investments)
= Property (retirement, abroad etc)
= Relationships & meeting other people
= Skills & Learning
= Travel
= Volunteering
= Wellbeing (Health)
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