Have you signed our TV licence petition?

Plus how to have difficult conversations and whether men are lonelier than women [View this email online]( Header title text [An older woman sits in her living room, looking concerned]( Have you signed the petition to save free TV? You've probably seen in the news that the BBC has announced plans to means test free TV licences for the over 75s. If this goes ahead, hundreds of thousands of our poorest pensioners will face a big bill they simply can’t afford. With the help of our supporters, including celebrities like Ricky Tomlinson, we’re urging the Government to take back responsibility for keeping TV free for all older people. Over 400,000 people have backed our campaign and signed the petition to save free TV. Will you join us, and ask your friends and family to do the same? [Sign our petition >]( [Ricky Tomlinson talks to the camera about TV licences]( Ricky Tomlinson speaks out Actor Ricky Tomlinson has made a heartfelt video calling out plans to scrap free TV licences for the over 75s. Watch him explain why he's passionate about saving free TV for older people - and if you agree, share his message with your friends and family. [Watch the video >]( [An older woman and younger woman smiling at each other]( Support for carers This week is Carers Week. If you or someone you know is looking after a friend or relative who needs help because they're ill or disabled, that counts as being a carer. We're here to help carers get the support they need. [G]([et support]( [Age UK staff talking to people at the Alzheimer's Show]( Dementia information on-hand 1 in 6 people over 80 are now living with dementia. If dementia affects you, it's so important to get support. Age UK was at the Alzheimer's Show earlier this month to talk to families and give information. Have a read about the day, and the ways we can help. [Age UK at the Alzheimer's Show >]( [David talking to the camera about his life]( Real stories: TV is my lifeline "They're taking away the life that I enjoy." That's how 84-year-old David describes his feelings on plans that could see him lose his free TV licence. Watch his emotional video explaining why TV is vital for him and thousands of others like him. [Watch David's video >]( Privacy policy update You may have read about the new privacy data laws being introduced last year. This doesn't mean we're changing the way we collect or use your information; but to help make it easier for you to find out what we do, we've created a new Privacy Policy which can be found at [www.ageuk.org.uk/help/privacy-policy](. If you have any questions or would like a printed copy, please give us a call on 0800 169 8787. [Privacy policy]( | [Get involved]( | [Our impact]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You can unsubscribe from this email by clicking [here](. Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA. Registered charity number 1128267. Company number 6825798.© Age UK Group and/or its National Partners (Age NI, Age Scotland and Age Cymru.) 2018. All Rights Reserved. CON-11755631 [Unsubscribe](