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We’re here to challenge ageism and discrimination and tackle the inequalities that exist in older age. We focus our resources on the critical areas of health and care, loneliness and poverty and concentrate our efforts where we will have the greatest impact and reach.

A year of reflection

A year of reflection

On the anniversary of the first UK coronavirus lockdown, our Chief Executive, Deborah Alsina MBE, reflects back on the year.

Independent Age

Mar 25

POLICY AND RESEARCH

Feeling forgotten: fewer older people receiving mental health support than before the pandemic

Feeling forgotten: fewer older people receiving mental health support than before the pandemic

Tuesday 23 March 2021 will mark one year since the UK went into the first coronavirus lockdown. This sobering milestone is a time to us…

Mar 22

Minds that matter

Minds that matter

A look at our new report which focuses on anxiety and depression in later life.

Nov 12, 2020

National Grief Awareness Week — A time for action

National Grief Awareness Week — A time for action

As part of National Grief Awareness Week, we reflect on grief and loss, especially in the time of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Jeremy Bushnell

Dec 4, 2020

In Focus: sharing lived experience and expertise through co-production

In Focus: sharing lived experience and expertise through co-production

We’ve been co-producing with older people as part of our new policy report, In Focus: Experiences of older age in England.

Nov 25, 2020

City recovery planning from COVID and older people

City recovery planning from COVID and older people

Guest blog Tim Whitaker, Executive Member at the organisation, Positive Ageing.

Independent Age

Oct 29, 2020

ADVICE

How to avoid being scammed

How to avoid being scammed

Simple actions to help you avoid being scammed.

Kristy Collingbourne

Nov 4, 2020

How to stay connected this winter

How to stay connected this winter

Tips to help you stay socially connected this winter during the pandemic.

Kristy Collingbourne

Nov 13, 2020

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