Campaigns
Raising awareness of issues of importance to older people
Our recent campaigns
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The Anchor Games
To celebrate the array of sporting events that take place each summer and promote physical wellbeing we’re hosting our very own Anchor Games.
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The Platinum Pound
We're urging businesses across the country to sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge to make workplaces more age-inclusive and calling on government to remove barriers to working in later life.
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Chatty benches
Chatty benches are springing up all over the country to combat loneliness and reduce social isolation. Find out more about this initiative to help people start talking more.
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Unlocking Later Life
Our Unlocking Later Life report sets out ways in which we can transform our society and futureproof later life, to benefit not only the older people of today but those of tomorrow. Find out more.
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Residents and colleagues get moving in March
Throughout March we’ve been encouraging residents and colleagues to get moving in whatever way they can to hit the government’s recommended target of 150 minutes of activity per week.
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Tales over Tea
Many people know how their family take their tea, fewer know about their family history. We're encouraging people to sit down with their loved ones and start talking.
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Music4theMind
Our care homes launch dementia music therapy programme to support residents living with dementia and upskill carers in their understanding of the power of music.
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Standing Up 4 Sitting Down
Since 2019 we've been Standing Up 4 Sitting Down and calling on shops to help older people access the high street by providing adequate seating in public spaces.
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