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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

Your Money Matters evaluation (April 2009)
Personalisation in Social Care (March 2009)
Future Communities (March 2009)
The Case for Healthy Ageing (January 2009)
Nobody's Listening (January 2009)
Fuel Poverty Policy Statement (November 2008)
Measuring dignity in care for older people (December 2008)

Contact us

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