Campaigns & issues

Everyone wants to be happy and enjoy life to the full. Sadly for some people in later life, this is not the reality. As you get older, bereavement or illness can stop you in your tracks. Age Concern can help you get back on your feet.

Much of our work at Age Concern is about helping older people to overcome the barriers getting in the way of making the most out of life. We provide a range of practical services, like help around the home and with shopping, and personal services, such as help with coping after the loss of a loved one. We also work together with older people to change the bigger picture through our campaigning work.

During this week, local Age Concerns will be running a range of events and activities to highlight the important work they do to help the most disadvantaged older people in our society. Information will be available on how your local Age Concern can help you with:

• getting fit and active
• getting out of the house
• the little things around the home
• your finances
• getting involved with our work

To find out what’s on offer, or for information and advice on staying healthy, contact your local Age Concern.

Download our booklet 

You can also download the new Age Concern Week booklet at the top right corner of this page which is packed with information to help older people get the most from life.

Browse our website

You may also find the following areas of our website of interest:

Living Room
Our online magazine covers a range of subjects for your entertainment and interest.

Healthy Ageing
Look here for tips on staying happy, healthy and well.

Get Involved
There are many reasons why you might find getting involved rewarding. You can look here to find out more.

Add your voice to our campaigns 
We campaign on a range of issues that affect the rights, well-being and dignity of older people.

Factsheets
Age Concern factsheets provide a comprehensive guide to the issues affecting older people in the UK.

Bookshop
Age Concern publish many books containing practical, up-to-date information for older people.