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What does Help the Aged charity do? A Guide to its History and Legacy

Help the Aged, a prominent UK charity, officially ceased to exist in 2009 after merging with Age Concern to create Age UK. The organisation was founded decades earlier to combat poverty, isolation, and neglect among older people, both in the UK and overseas. This authoritative guide explores the history, work, and enduring legacy of **What does Help the Aged charity do?**

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Has Age Concern changed its name? The story behind the Age UK merger

In 2009, a significant event reshaped the landscape of senior support in the UK, impacting a charity many had known for decades. The question 'Has Age Concern changed its name?' remains a common one, and the answer reveals a major merger that altered how services for older people are delivered across the country.

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What's the difference between Age UK and Age Concern?

In 2009, two of the UK's largest charities for older people, Age Concern England and Help the Aged, merged to form a single entity. For many, the question remains: **What's the difference between Age UK and Age Concern?** The answer lies in a major restructuring that redefined the national support system for older people.

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