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A general election has been called for 4 July 2024, so we are urging all political parties to commit to policies that improve the lives of older people.
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A general election has been called for 4 July 2024, so we are urging all political parties to commit to policies that improve the lives of older people.
Worn down by the pandemic and cost of living crisis, older people are yearning for a more positive future for themselves, their families and generations to come.
So many older people feel under-valued for their contributions and abilities, and struggle with isolation, a lack of connection and local support. Many feel excluded, isolated and fearful, in some cases because their communities face the greatest deprivation or discrimination.
It’s taking a toll on their mental and physical health, and after earlier progress pensioner poverty has been rising again.
When we ask older people from all walks of life what they want to see from the next Government, we hear the same things:
We explain the current challenges facing older people and our policy recommendations for how the next Government can tackle them.
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Last updated: Jul 10 2024