Stories and Case Studies

50+ Routeway is an innovative employment support programme delivered by South Tyneside Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This case study takes a look at the unique approach that includes focused, digital skills acquisition as a pathway towards employment.

Age-friendly Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in 2022 as part of their ambition to make their community a better place to age. This case study outlines their age-friendly journey so far, including how they completed 97 actions on their first Age-friendly Action Plan, and grew their Age-friendly Network from 10 to 120 partners.

Sade is a 62-year-old actor who lives in a three-bed council flat in Lewisham with her husband and their daughter.

Peter lives in Norfolk with his partner and two dogs. Eighteen years ago he was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him paraplegic and he is now a full-time wheelchair user.

Rita has just celebrated her 80th birthday and has lived in her house in Oxford for 57 years. Staying in her home is really important to Rita, and she has received support from her local home improvement service to help her stay safe and active at home.

How using local home improvement services allowed an older couple to remain close to their community and in Phillip’s home of 62 years.

Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.

We recently spoke to Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team about how their pilot project the Adults Employment Hub has been supporting older jobseekers in the area.