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  1. End corridor care

    Age UK, we hear heartbreaking stories from older people who have had to face treatment, tests, and life-changing news in unsafe conditions and without privacy. Tragically, some older people die before getting ... corridor care? Corridor care happens when A&E departments are too busy and there’s a lack of space. People are forced to wait, often for long periods, in other hospital areas which lack the usual

  2. 3G switch off

    By the end of 2025, the 3G network will be switched off. Find out what, if anything, you need to do.

  3. A Life Less Lonely

    Age UK discuss loneliness with Nick Duerden, the author of 'A Life Less Lonely: What We Can All Do to Lead More Connected, Kinder Lives'.

  4. Creativity is for life

    Sheila discusses her lifelong passion for art, how the challenges of later life have put limitations on her creativity, and why being able to express yourself is important, whatever your age.

  5. Dating in later life

    Relationships in later life are as diverse as the people in them. But whether you’ve been married for years or you’re exploring dating for the first time, there are things you might need to ... There are lots of reasons why the dynamics of your relationships might shift later in life. Your relationship might end Sometimes relationships end in later life. This may be because of divorce or separation

  6. u3a – Later life learning

    If you're interested in developing new skills and meeting new people in later life, why not try u3a. Find out more on Age UK.

  7. Sex in later life

    Getting older doesn't have to mean giving up on sex. Read Age UK's advice on sex in later life to find out more.

  8. Later Life Links

    Later Life Links was delivered across 6 Age UK local sites across England and ran from February 2017 to January 2019.

  9. Later Life Goals

    Age UK's Later Life Goals programme provides information, advice and support to older people experiencing life events.

  10. Real life stories

    a number of older people who have taken part in Age UK services. To learn more about these individuals or to request a case study interview, please contact the media team. Roy After 55 years of a happy ... happy and busy life together, Roy’s (83) wife Phyllis passed away. Roy was feeling very lonely being on his own, and rang his local Age UK for some advice. Age UK’s telephone befriending services

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