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Author: Tony Watts

“Who will speak for you when you’re gone?”

OPAAL campaign warns that failing to plan for death can leave families friends and carers facing a maze of difficult decisions.

September 16, 2026
Independent Age: total take up of state support would save NHS & social care almost £1bn

New research shows that 100% take up of key benefits would cut numbers of pensioners in poverty by 280,000 and save the NHS and social care services in England £950 million a year.

September 14, 2026
Age UK: “Millions risk being digitally excluded if we continue to ‘muddle through’”

A major new report from Age UK argues that a “dual approach” is needed to prevent millions being digitally excluded: a big and sustained digital inclusion initiative, plus protected offline access to essential services – including face-to-face banking.

September 4, 2026
Fears over lack of support for ageing LGBTQ+ population

A rapidly growing older LGBTQ+ population is facing a future of poorer health, more limited finances and greater social isolation than their heterosexual peers without urgent action, a new report is warning.

August 28, 2026
New 40% requirements for accessible homes is “a missed opportunity”

Campaigners have cautiously welcomed new requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) but warn that the delivery of accessible homes must exceed the new minimum 40% threshold if the country is to come anywhere close to meeting the current high levels of demand in the future.

August 20, 2026
£1.5m grant fund to support older carers experiencing financial hardship

Independent Age is distributing £1.5 million in funding to projects supporting carers aged over 65 who are living on a low income.

August 6, 2026
Age UK: “Delayed discharges up nearly 70% in five years”

In a new report the charity says that: “Recent governments have taken their eye off the ball on delayed discharges – up nearly 70% in five years. At least 6.75 million bed days a year are being lost to delayed discharges costing the NHS £229 million in June alone.

July 23, 2026
A tale of two 60s: The growing gulf between the haves and have-nots

A new Centre for Ageing Better report warns that more than one in four people in their 60s are living in financially precarious circumstances – and their numbers are set to grow significantly over the next few years.

June 25, 2026
Housing 21 appoints next Chair

Housing 21 has announced the appointment of Jane Holbrook as the next Chair of the Board to take over when Elaine Elkington steps down as Chair in September 2026.

June 15, 2026
Survey reveals how more intergenerational living could help tackle Britain’s loneliness and housing crises

Britain faces two growing crises: loneliness and housing. Now a new survey points to ways in which both problems could be tackled by the generations working together to develop solutions that work for all ages – including multigenerational living. Chronic loneliness is a problem for almost four million people in the UK[1] and the negative…

June 12, 2026

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