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£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
Older women being shut out of starring roles in films

More of the UK’s top films from the past three years feature a lead actor called Chris than have a female lead actor over the age of 60, new analysis from the country’s first national anti-ageism campaign reveals.

May 26, 2026
A quarter of people aged 55-64 in England are physically inactive

New research from Age UK shows that lack of confidence and self-perception are holding many 50–65 year-olds back from group activities and team sports.

May 26, 2026
Ageing Better: Government should aim higher on accessible homes minimum targets

Analysis carried out by the Centre for Ageing Better last year revealed the enormous shortfall across the country in accessible housing which means that 12 million people do not have their accessibility needs met by the property they live in.

May 12, 2026
Anchor residents keep clear of the sharks in unforgettable Virtual Reality experience

Residents at Anchor’s Pemberley Place later living development in Bath have been experiencing the wonders of Virtual Reality (VR) – taking them overseas, to concerts… and even underwater.

May 11, 2026
From fitness to friendship: Why walking football is a win for Norwich’s Over-50s

Age UK Norwich walking football club is gaining well-deserved recognition after being featured on BBC Radio Norfolk – and it’s easy to see why.

May 5, 2026

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