Stories and Case Studies

Carole is a wheelchair user and lives in a second-floor flat, in a block that has no lift. She has been waiting for two years for a flat she can leave and return to without help, and close to her only friend in the city.

Trevor, 73, has a serious heart condition that makes it difficult for him to get upstairs. His 69-year-old wife is his carer and after she’s helped him shower and dress in the morning, he stays downstairs until bedtime.

Attitudes to sexuality have changed a great deal in Jen's lifetime – from her childhood in rural Scotland to her involvement with Opening Doors London today.

The carer has experienced different forms of ageism over the years but says that employers are overlooking good workers because of their age.

The school worker experienced ageism after returning to work from shielding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elizabeth talks about her journey back into fulfilling work after being made redundant seven years ago.

This is the story of how Wombwell Main FC in Barnsley is encouraging people to get active as a way of improving lifestyle.

A new initiative from Sunderland City Council enables local organisations to fund and deliver projects that matter to their local area.