Millions of over 55s not using internet risk being locked out of services and benefits
Our report calls for new approaches to ‘digital inclusion’, and for business, the public sector and charities to make sure the most vulnerable don’t miss out.
Contributing in our community gives those in later life meaning and purpose
Duncan Selbie, CEO at Public Health England, reflects on the role of public health bodies in supporting more people in later life to contribute to their communities.
Encouraging older people to volunteer and get involved in their communities
Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, blogs about her experience of chairing our recent Community Contributions in Later Life roundtable.
A third of 65-74 year olds not using the internet and many have no intention of getting online
With over a third of people aged 65-74 not using the internet, 74% in that age group also say that there is nothing that would prompt them to go online in the next 12 months.
Empowering people in later life to contribute to their community
Matthew Ryder, London’s Deputy Mayor for Social Integration, Social Mobility and Community Engagement, writes that programmes designed to support communities must involve those of all ages.