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New research reveals “widespread, normalised ageism” across London

Research conducted by Age UK London involving more than 1,300 older Londoners has revealed the scale, complexity, and emotional impact of ageism across the capital for the first time.

April 17, 2026
New £1.1 million creative programme launches to address loneliness in the West of England

Arts and culture are at the heart of a major new regional programme to reduce loneliness – with an ambition to help over 4,000 people to feel less isolated over the next two and a half years.

April 7, 2026
Online-only bookings are putting “Care on HOLD”

Loneliness prevention charity Re-engage launches report revealing impact of the rise of online-only GP booking systems on lonely and isolated older people.

April 7, 2026
Age UK London launches manifesto ahead of upcoming council elections

The manifesto sets out the charity’s priorities and the practical steps they believe can help drive meaningful change to make London a better place for all older Londoners.

March 25, 2026
Age UK: 470k single women pensioners missing out on vital Pension Credit

New analysis shows that, while the numbers of female pensioners in the UK have fallen by 740,000 since 2010-11 because of the rise in State Pension Age, the numbers of women living in poverty have stayed steady at 1.1 million. Almost half of these would be entitled to Pension Credit if they claimed.

March 12, 2026
40% of older people putting hygiene and health at risk by cutting back on water use

Around a third of people in England and Wales who are cutting back on their water usage because of cost say it is negatively affecting their health (33%) and personal hygiene (31%).

March 8, 2026
Charity welcomes review of how older victims are treated – but urges action

The charity Hourglass, which campaigns against elder abuse, has welcomed a new inspection by His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) – but is also warning about court delays.

March 5, 2026
Independent Age calls for energy efficiency improvements for older private renters

Independent Age has called on the UK Government to ensure that plans to raise the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS) benefit tenants in later life.

March 5, 2026
The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline

The stark figures show new record lows for healthy life expectancy and a widening gap between rich and poor places.

February 20, 2026
Older people urged to check their finances after cold spell

Following the recent cold weather, Age UK is reminding older people to check their finances and make sure they are receiving all the financial help they’re entitled to.

February 18, 2026

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