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By 2030 there will be 15 million people aged 65+ in the UK

That’s one in five of us. And society simply isn’t set up to cope. 

It’s no wonder so many of us fear ageing

We’re so busy trying not to think about ourselves getting older that we ignore the crisis building all around us.

Almost a million (940,000) older people aged 65+ in the UK are often lonely

Almost 2 million older people are living in poverty

Overstretched NHS and social care systems mean 2 million aren’t getting the care they need to live with dignity

Age UK sees this crisis. We won’t accept it.

And with your help this winter, we can change how we age by helping to solve it.  

We won’t let older people face a winter alone

We’re a network of expert problem-solvers, working locally and nationally to change how we age by giving support where it’s needed most - from our telephone friendship services to community day centres, our Advice Line to home help.

A lifeline for Michael

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There for Sandra when she needed support

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Feeling lonely?

If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, you're not alone. We have a free guide full of information and practical tips to help, from other people who've been there too.

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Will you help us?

It will take all of us, working together and speaking out, to change the way older people are treated in the UK - today and in the future. 

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Your donation could bring connection, comfort and care to an older person facing loneliness this winter.

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By standing together, we can make the UK a better place to grow older in the future – one where every older person is supported, included and valued.

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Our incredible volunteers are change-makers, keeping our services running night and day. Could you be one of them?

Let’s solve the crisis people don't see. Let's change how we age. 

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