‘Levelling up is a gimmick’: life in the northern town with the lowest life expectancy | Older people

‘Levelling up is a gimmick’: life in the northern town with the lowest life expectancy | Older people

Living as good a later life as possible is a definite aim of the older people who have gathered on a chilly November morning to walk, talk and play carpet bowls in... Read more »
Shirley Meredeen obituary | Older people

Shirley Meredeen obituary | Older people

My grandmother Shirley Meredeen, who has died aged 92, was a pioneer of co-housing, champion of older women and passionate feminist and socialist. In 1989, shortly before retiring, she attended a Growing... Read more »
Older south Londoners get social thanks to £240k funding boost

Older south Londoners get social thanks to £240k funding boost

Older people can get active, stay connected and give something back to society – thanks to a six-figure funding boost for a south London charity. Run by Age UK Lambeth, MYsocial is... Read more »
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Call for under-occupying older owners to downsize…

Research suggests there are substantial numbers of older Londoners using too-large properties but unable to downsize because of a lack of stock.  The research, by Professor Les Mayhew of the International Longevity... Read more »
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COVID-19: Epicentre moves from London to North West and more older people being hospitalised, UKHSA report says | UK News

The epicentre of the current COVID outbreak has moved from London to the North West of England and more older people are being admitted to hospital, new data reveals. The UK Health... Read more »
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Sotrovimab: New COVID drug which cuts risk of hospitalisation and death by 79% approved for use in UK in people aged 12 years and older | UK News

A new drug which can reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death from COVID by 79% has been approved for use in the UK for people aged 12 and up. Xevudy –... Read more »
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Directory of events aims to combat older people’s Christmas loneliness

A charity is creating an online directory of community events taking place over Christmas for older people who do not want to spend the festive period alone. Re-engage, which works to end... Read more »
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Open Age Charity to provide activities for Older West London Men

Open Age Men’s Walking Football Team with Russell John ‘Men’s Space Project Coordinator’ who leads on the programme – third person from the right, Adrian Fox London Masons Rep – 2nd from... Read more »