1.5 million people over 65 in the UK do not have children (2 million by 2030). #AgeingWithoutChildren #Voice #AgeingWell #AWOC #MoreThanYouThink

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Joined August 2014
New Blog: AWOC UK co-chair Jenny Collieson reflects on how both our locally-grounded activities and our future plans build on the national and international themes of #IDOP2026 … awoc.org.uk/awoc-on-internat… #AgeingWithoutChildren #MoreThanYouThink #CountUs
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Ageism remains one of the most widespread and overlooked forms of discrimination, shaping how older people are viewed, treated and valued. Our new free learning module will help you recognise ageism and take action to challenge it. Start learning today: open.edu/openlearn/society-p…
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Very good to see this when health & social care too often build on assumption that everyone has informal care
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Carer's Allowance needs to change. Thank you @annalouisedixon for raising the need for reform to this benefit, ensuring it properly supports and values unpaid carers, and highlighting the urgency of reassessment of overpayments. Watch more here: bit.pulse.ly/st4vda5kvi
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#AI will shape the future of #care. The question is whether it will deepen #dignity, rights and humanity, or diminish them. My new book explores the choices ahead. #TheHumanFutureOfCare #AI #SocialCare
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The first contribution to our Spotlights On… LGBTQ+ Experiences series explores why LGBTQ+ older people may have concerns about receiving care at home, and why it’s important that social care providers and community services do more to build trust and confidence. olderpeople.wales/resource/l…
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On Thu 29 October, join poet, writer and former carer Jane Thomas, as she reads from her new collection, Coracle, a philosophical, political and personal reflection on Alzheimer's and care. Bring your own experiences, questions and curiosity. Book here: bit.pulse.ly/sv4o8jl2mp
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“Our vision is a world in which older people who are ageing without children can age well and thrive in later life” (AWOC UK, 2026) #ProudTrustee #AgeingWithoutChildren #AWOC #MoreThanYouThink #CountUs #IDOP26
New Blog: AWOC UK co-chair Jenny Collieson reflects on how both our locally-grounded activities and our future plans build on the national and international themes of #IDOP2026 … awoc.org.uk/awoc-on-internat… #AgeingWithoutChildren #MoreThanYouThink #CountUs
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Very good news to see a champion for unpaid carers but please can we have a champion for #AWOCs so people without unpaid care are visible too. And BTW we are more likely to be/have been unpaid carers for our parents. @AWOCUK
Replying to @YvetteCooperMP
@YvetteCooperMP’s announcement to support a dedicated champion for unpaid carers is a significant step forward in ensuring carers’ voice are heard. We look forward to working with Government and the new champion. Read our statement: bit.pulse.ly/ucwlyusijb @Helen_M_Walker
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New Blog: AWOC UK co-chair Jenny Collieson reflects on how both our locally-grounded activities and our future plans build on the national and international themes of #IDOP2026 … awoc.org.uk/awoc-on-internat… #AgeingWithoutChildren #MoreThanYouThink #CountUs
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“Our vision is a world in which older people who are ageing without children can age well and thrive in later life” (AWOC UK, 2026)
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Today, the government has announced plans to maintain the State Pension triple lock until 2030 before introducing a new system for how the State Pension increases each year. Any replacement must provide robust protection for pensioners who rely on the State Pension to make ends meet. With almost 16% of pensioners living in relative poverty, and more than a million people relying solely on the State Pension, the government must provide clear evidence that this alternative system will protect both current and future generations from poverty in later life. Read our full statement from Deputy Director for Work, Retirement and Transitions Dr Andrea Barry: ageing-better.org.uk/news/tr… #StatePension #TripleLock #Pensions
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New #AWOC Blog World Childless Week 2026: New Evidence from People #AgeingWithoutChildren With #WorldChildlessWeek 2026 underway, AWOC UK trustee Alison Neves highlights our new evidence on the concerns of people ageing without children … awoc.org.uk/world-childlesss…
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@AWOCUK do terrific work advocating and researching the implications of #AgeingWithoutChildren - by choice or chance, this changes the future for an increasing number worldwide 👏👏
New #AWOC Blog World Childless Week 2026: New Evidence from People #AgeingWithoutChildren With #WorldChildlessWeek 2026 underway, AWOC UK trustee Alison Neves highlights our new evidence on the concerns of people ageing without children … awoc.org.uk/world-childlesss…
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It’s clear that the current system is failing too many older people. We know that poverty in later life can have a serious impact on health and wellbeing. That’s why it’s essential that everyone receives the support they’re entitled to. news.stv.tv/scotland/almost-…
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Whooohoooo! 10th October in Camden. Really excited to talk Rebellious Medicine at this terrific event - a day of ideas: love, work, housing, money and finding a new life in later life- please share, come along, worth every penny eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebel-lat…
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