Our Chief Executive Paul Farmer gave evidence in support of the Tobacco and Vaping Bill at this morning's Select Committee hearing. The Bill represents a 'rare opportunity for us to make a significant impact on future generations of older people'. Watch below 👇

In Westminster today giving evidence on the Tobacco & Vaping Bill-a chance to implement a significant public health change which will have a beneficial impact on future generations of older people-which is supported by this generation of older people.

Every 40 seconds, an older person becomes a victim of a #scam .

Find out how we're working to support older people and help them avoid #scam s, and how you can get involved, from our Chief Executive Paul Farmer 👉 bit.ly/3y0hpSX

Thanks to the amazing 36,284 campaigners who signed the petition for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing.

We were really pleased to hand it in to the Government and other political parties today alongside older campaigners, Independent Age, Ageing Better and The NPC.

If you would like to take a picture to add to our Age Friendly Gallery you can download our election action pack for the placard and instructions. There's still time. bit.ly/LondonElection…

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Everyone deserves equal and fair access to essential services, but with the prioritisation of online options, many older people are being left out.

Our #OfflineAndOverlooked report shines a light on digital exclusion, and how we can end it: ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/a…

With a General Election expected imminently, we've written a letter outlining the challenges older people face and what the next Government can do about it.

But we need your help to get party leaders on board. Sign the letter here: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/145955/pe…

.Carers UK is calling on all political parties to prioritise unpaid carers at the upcoming #GeneralElection . Sign their letter to the future Prime Minister, to help ensure every carer gets the support they need: carersuk.org/news-and-campa…

The next UK Government has the chance to take the lead in creating a fairer world for all older people.

Launched today, our 2024 election manifesto presents 5 key calls to action that the next UK leaders can take for older people worldwide: bit.ly/4dq52jt

Social #care is under-funded, under-staffed, and under-valued.

We’re calling for a stable care sector, pay rises for care professionals, and support for #care rs.

Help us call for a better future: bit.ly/4bah9yU

In less than 20 years, 1 in 4 of us will be over 65. We need dedicated representation for older people to champion their rights in the present and for our futures.

🚨Help us to call for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing - sign our letter: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/141369/pe…

4.7 million older people don't have the basic skills needed to use the internet successfully. This restricts access to essential services like GP appointments or applying for benefits.

Our report on digital exclusion calls for much needed change: ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/a…

The next Government has a huge opportunity to make life better for older people. We need to make sure they take it.

Help us get party leaders to commit to tackling the challenges older people face, by signing our letter below: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/145955/pe…

It's great to see our Blueprint for improving the lives of older people in the The Mirror.

With the General Election looming, it's a vital time to hear older people's priorities for the next Government.

Read the article here 👇
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Everyone deserves to have their voice heard, especially on the big decisions. Yet older people too often feel ignored by decision makers.

With your help, this can change. Sign our letter calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/141369/pe…

Be ready for the local elections on 2nd May! You'll need photo ID to have your say.

If you don't have one, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by Wednesday 24th April.

Find out how to apply below: electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

Our Charity Director told The Standard that “Many public (and) private service providers seem hell-bent on shifting their activities online... the Government should step in and ensure that we can all choose to access and use public services offline”.
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The next General Election is our chance to make older people feel heard. We want party leaders to commit to the policies in our Blueprint for improving the lives of older people.

Help us by signing our open letter: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/145955/pe…