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Age-friendly visit: Brighton visit Leeds to learn from Age and Dementia friendly approaches

As part of the opportunities for knowledge exchange through the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, representatives from Brighton and Hove City Council visited Leeds to learn more about their Age and Dementia Friendly Work.

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How to encourage greater participation in events for the International Day of Older People

The Good Practice Mentors offer support to organisations who are working with older people to help reduce instances of loneliness and social isolation.

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Reaching out to rural areas: South Lanarkshire’s mobile Men’s Shed

The project was run by Seniors Together – a team working within South Lanarkshire Council, in partnership with a network of organisations, to achieve an improved society for older people.

This case study explores the project and its benefits in accessing social support.

South Lanarkshire Council used a mobile Men’s Shed to reach isolated older men in rural areas.  

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Being age-friendly makes perfect sense for businesses – and the customers they serve

Being age-friendly makes perfect sense for businesses – and the customers they serve.

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How local authorities can support older people’s substantial contribution to local communities

This article first appeared in the Municipal Journal on 20 June. Local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, presenting difficult decisions on where to make savings. This can lead to an increase reliance on digital solutions and cuts to community resources.

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Reform needed to stop unpaid carers paying the price for their vital role

Unpaid carers’ reward for providing a secondary National Health Service is to be left substantially worse-off in employment and in retirement.

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The enormous contributions older people make to society – and the barriers holding them back

Older people’s contributions to their communities are invaluable - they matter for the wellbeing of older people and their families, as well as for their neighbourhoods.

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How Age-friendly Communities celebrated the Age Without Limits Action Day 2024

The first Age Without Limits Action Day brought together an array of events and activities helping to change perceptions about ageing.

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