Stories and Case Studies

Qurab tells of her passion for the care industry after spending seven years caring for her daughter.

“Some people are quite alone, and this is the only platform they have to get their voice heard.”

Valerie, 77, tells her story of retirement, driven by ill health and demands of work, which made it difficult to remain in employment.

After Christine had a stroke she was told it was unlikely she would walk again. Read her story of recovery.

Walter has a strong work ethic, but unfortunately diabetes has had a profound impact on his ability to work and to do the things he wants.

David joined the Age Friendly Nottingham Steering Group in 2015, using his highly analytical mind to ensure that policy and strategy in Nottingham reflects the needs of people in later life.

Hazel volunteers as a trustee of Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours' Scheme and a table host of their initiative, Shared Tables.

Community activist Ben Barker lives in Southville, Bristol and is responsible for pioneering the ‘The Toilet Map of Bedminster’.