Stories and Case Studies

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.

This case study explores how Hyde’s commitment to age inclusion, reinforced through the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, is helping colleagues aged 50 and over feel valued, supported and able to thrive at work, while strengthening the organisation as a whole.

Beulah lives near her big family in Folkestone. She received grants from the government to improve her home, which have completely transformed her daily routine and quality of life.

This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.