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Help the Aged Policy website

Help the Aged is right at the heart of government and politics, working to influence public policy so that it better serves the needs of older people. We consult older people, research the issues that matter to them, and aim to persuade political and governmental figures to implement policy that is in older people's interests.

This site gives an overview of each policy area in which we work, with documents including policy statements, consultation responses and articles. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in policy, from those who work in the area, to older people's groups and forums.

Download a factsheet of up-to-date facts and figures on the older population

The Spotlight Report 2008

In 2007, the population of people of state pensionable age exceeded the number of children. The Help the Aged Spotlight Report 2008 draws attention to the issues faced by vulnerable older people living in the UK today. Read more about the Spotlight Report.

Recent publications

Personal safety, neighbourhood policing and street wardens project survey (August 2008)
Learning for Living (July 2008)
Spotlight Report - Northern Ireland (July 2008)
Spotlight Report (May 2008)
Local Indicators on Pensioner Poverty (May 2008)
Example of Local Indicator on Pensioner Poverty - Worcestershire Model (May 2008)
On My Doorstep: communities and older people (May 2008)
Towards Common Ground Manifesto (April 2008)
Age and Insurance - The case for and against legislation (April 2008)
The Financial Abuse of Older People (April 2008)
Keeping on the Move (April 2008)
Forgotten Voices (April 2008)

Contact us

You can contact the Policy team by emailing policyinfo@helptheaged.org.uk