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Help us campaign to make the UK a better place to grow older.
It's vital the Government listen to the needs of older people. Together with our campaign community, we push for change.
Worn down by the pandemic and cost of living crisis, older people are yearning for a more positive future. Ahead of the next general election, we're asking party leaders to commit to policies that improve the lives of older people.
Older people who aren't or choose not to be online are being locked out of essential services. It's discrimination - plain and simple. Sign our petition to make access to public services fair, for everyone.
2.6 million people in England aged over 50 are unable to get care, which means millions left struggling to go to the toilet, eat, get dressed or wash because they can’t do these things without support. Help us end the long wait for care.
Age UK is campaigning for the Government to urgently reform the Windrush Compensation Scheme, to address the injustice suffered by the thousands of people who have been wrongfully treated as illegal immigrants.
Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions made right across Government.
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At Age UK we work with you, our supporters, to influence decision-makers on issues that affect older people, such as...
As the State fails to fulfil its social care duties, women often pay the price.
People of all ages on low and modest incomes need help to meet rising costs now and cannot wait any longer.
Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing.
Public services are rapidly 'going digital'. If like 2.3 million older people in the UK you aren't an internet user,...
For over a million of the oldest people in our country, TV is their main form of company. That’s under threat.