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  • Judi Dench leads Age UK appeal as many older people face a lonely Christmas

    Money worries mean millions of older people will be cutting back on social activities this Christmas as the cost of living crisis deepens, increasing the risk of loneliness. Age UK is calling on the public to a make a difference through making a donation or friendly phone call, or dropping in for a chat. Following…

  • “You are old, wrinkled and ugly – Happy Birthday!”

    National campaign promotes age-positive birthday cards In an age when Britons are living longer, healthier, and more active lives, and the over 50s are the largest and most influential consumer group in the UK, the Silver Marketing Association is backing a campaign to urge consumers to combat the “crass, offensive, hurtful and negative” messages communicated…

  • Four in five older people find road sign ageist, survey reveals

    Since the controversial “elderly people” road sign, designed by a child in a drawing competition sign, was introduced over forty years ago, it has repeatedly come under attack for its ageist imagery depicting a physically-challenged couple bent over walking sticks. The Silver Marketing Association, which campaigns for ethical and respectful marketing for older people, has…

  • Leeds Older People’s Forum makes “Warm Spaces” resources available

    With community groups all over the country setting up “Warm Spaces”, Leeds Older People’s Forum is sharing its resources to help others around the country. Writes their Good Practice Mentor, Jessica Duffy: “Now so many people have opened up Warm Spaces here in Leeds yet, so I thought it might be a good time to…

  • ILC recruiting new trustees

    The ILC, the UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society, is recruiting for new Trustees to join their small but growing Board of Trustees. The ILC, the UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society, is recruiting for new Trustees to join their small but growing Board of…

  • The impact of the pandemic on older people’s lives

    Dr Lis Boulton, Health and Care Policy Manager at Age UK, examines key findings from our research into the effects of the pandemic on older people’s health and care Since August 2020, Age UK has conducted several waves of polling and surveys across the UK to ask older people about the impact of the pandemic…