Computers and technology

Recent publications and reports

Here are a selection of recent and important documents. For related Age UK publications please use the search box below to carry out a more comprehensive search.

 The Golden Economy (PDF 1MB)

 Older people and digital inclusion (PDF 554KB)

 Making phones easier to use (PDF 846 KB) 

 Digital radio switchover: what's in it for consumers? (DOC 432KB)

Internet access continues to grow, with 55% of people aged 64 to 74 and 26% of those aged 75-plus having home internet access. However, the over-65s are still significantly less likely to have internet access.

There is a widely held opinion that older people are not interested in the internet. 

However, our research has found that the main barriers for older people are a lack of understanding and confidence, although affordability continues to be a barrier for those on low incomes.