Stories and Case Studies

Ann, a 54-year-old former teaching assistant, talks about the 'triple whammy' of her age, gender and race.

Age Better in Sheffield’s ‘Moments of Joy’ and ‘Hello Neighbour Boxes’ have been helping older people through the pandemic by providing vital information and human connection in a time of isolation.

Sefton, a borough within the Liverpool City Region, is working progressively with members of its neighbourhoods to help make the area more age-friendly.

Simon, who is a train driver, fell into the government's shielding category at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown leading to his organisation putting him onto the furlough scheme. 

David, 56, had a twenty-year career as a high-profile trade union official. But after he left work to care for his partner in 2010, he’s struggled to get back into work.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, rural areas were already facing huge challenges connecting those within the community to each other, but the virus has forced places to radically adapt.

An initiative from Barnsley council has seen refurbished laptops and tablets given to care homes in order to give them the support and help they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours' Scheme CIO in Leeds have moved their services online during the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought challenges and opportunities in equal measure.