Age UK
We believe every older person should be valued and included. Let's change how we age 💜 ageuk.org.uk
- This #NationalStorytellingWeek, we want to celebrate and thank our incredible Age UK Storytellers, whose stories are helping to make a real difference to the lives of older people across the UK. Share how Age UK has helped someone you know 👉 bit.ly/4rwLcsZ
- "This is a safe space, where you don't have to explain yourself."💜 This LGBT+ History Month, we're reflecting on our conversation with @ageukrichmond.bsky.social’s The Rainbow Café, a group that gives local older people the chance to connect and enjoy a chat: bit.ly/4a9SCv5
- Anyone can fall victim to a scam and the experience can be very distressing, but support is available 💜 Download our guide today to learn how to spot the warning signs, how to protect your older loved ones, and what to do if you think they've been scammed: bit.ly/4jVVAb4
- “What older people can get out of creative writing is the same as anyone... the new sense of confidence!" 🎭 This #CreativityMonth, we're looking back at our conversation with Age UK Camden, who came together to create a powerful play. Read what the experience meant to them: bit.ly/3LWtyQ8
- Holocaust Memorial Day is a day to remember persecutions of the past & stand against hatred and prejudice today. This year's theme, Bridging Generations, reminds us responsibility of remembrance doesn’t end with the survivors – it lives on through us all. Read about #HMD2026: bit.ly/3NGv3T4
- Have you started the year with a clear out? Each bag you donate could help us support older people who need us most. Find your nearest Age UK shop: bit.ly/457Grxi
- Saving energy isn't just about major changes like roof insulation - there are lots of smaller things you can do that add up to make a real difference. We've brought together a number of energy saving tips to help you to cut down on your energy bills 👉 bit.ly/3O1yxiY #EnergySaversWeek
- Whether we’re 18 or 80 it’s important for us all to keep up to date with how AI might affect our daily lives. Read about how AI is being used, and how to stay safe, here 👉 bit.ly/4k1chC4
- Even though older people going into A&E face a considerable risk of waiting over 12 hours for a hospital bed, our new data shows that over 100,000 older people had to wait 1-3 days for a bed. This ‘corridor care’ must not continue. Tap the link in our bio now to learn more about it.
- Winter can be a tough time. If you're feeling out of sorts, remember that your mental health is important and there's support available to help you feel better. Our guide has more information about mental health and how you can access support: bit.ly/3ID83lT
- Menopause can affect many areas of life and navigating these changes may feel overwhelming at times 💜 From understanding the symptoms to finding the right support, Rachel, Technical Advice Support Officer, answers your questions. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/45Lc53H
- Happy 73rd wedding anniversary to Beryl and Ralph 💜 Beryl, 90, and Ralph Scott, 92, first met as teenagers in Scunthorpe. To celebrate their anniversary, they received a very special card from King Charles III, and when asked for the secret to a long marriage, Beryl said "Give and take, isn't it?"
- Whether it’s volunteering with your local shop or lending an ear to someone who’s feeling lonely, this New Year, why not make a difference and help change the lives of older people today. Find your perfect volunteering role 👉 bit.ly/4pmLNfa
- Temperatures are falling this weekend and the @metoffice.gov.uk has issued yellow weather warnings across the country ❄️ Check in on your older loved ones to help keep them safe this #winter, and share our Winter Wrapped Up guide for top tips on staying warm and well: bit.ly/3L7YEUD
- It’s not always easy to talk about bladder and bowel problems, but they can really impact your day-to-day life. It's important to reach out if you need help. Our guide is a good first step to finding the right help: bit.ly/49bXJdF
- This time of year can be when families and friends get together, celebrate, and enjoy each other's company. But whether you're around loved ones or not, feelings of loneliness can affect us all. Find guidance and advice on how to help yourself or a loved one: bit.ly/4p1K4fc
- We're here to support older people and their loved ones every day. Our Advice Line is open 365 days a year 8am-7pm including #Christmas Day, and The Silver Line is open 24 hours a day, every day. Find out how we're there when older people need us most: bit.ly/4pHfxob
- There's no international legislation to protect older people from age discrimination. The UN is developing a landmark Convention that could change this, and Age International is calling on UK Government to ensure older people are included. 📣 Sign our open letter: bit.ly/48R62LM
- Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating 💜
- From campaigning for older people's wellbeing in government to offering life-changing support through our telephone services, our teams of staff and volunteers have had an incredibly busy year. Read about just some of the highlights from our Chief Executive, Paul Farmer: bit.ly/44sAPNM
- After losing her husband Don, Sandra started to feel empty inside. But after signing up to the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service and matching with Sarena, Age UK has been able to give Sandra the support she’s needed through the worst time of her life. Read her story here: bit.ly/48OYGZq
- By the end of this year, all 3G networks will be switched off 📲 Once 3G is switched off, apps like Facebook won’t work when you’re out and about, and you won’t be able to receive emails when you’re not connected to Wi-Fi. Find out about what your older loved one needs to do: bit.ly/3KFuGXI
- We want to thank all our amazing Volunteering teams for all their work throughout the year. We couldn’t do what we do without you 💜 Be part of our amazing team of volunteers: bit.ly/48Bf1Rk
- For thousands of older people who feel lonely or forgotten like Michael, Age UK is a lifeline, providing human connection through programmes like the Telephone Friendship Service. Now Michael speaks to his telephone friend, Gemma, once a week, sharing their love of books: bit.ly/48jvdYy
- Loneliness and social isolation are issues all year, but winter, and Christmas especially, can be particularly tough. Donate to our winter campaign so that we can support older people when they need us most: bit.ly/48NSKkl
- Great to see our Head of Loneliness Services, Ruth Lowe, on BBC Breakfast, talking about how Age UK supports older people, especially through the winter and festive periods, which can be particularly tough. See how you can help: bit.ly/3MCxhlJ
- We still need your cosy coats, jumpers, scarves and boots. Just one bag of donations can help fund a friendship call to a lonely older person. A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated winter items so far 💜 Find your nearest Age UK shop: bit.ly/3Y6uzaA
- So great to see so many people running the Leeds Abbey Dash and supporting Age UK today! Well done everyone 👏👏
- Age UK are thrilled to be headline charity at the #LeedsAbbeyDash tomorrow. Good luck to all the runners!
- Have you checked when your 3G network is being switched off? 📲 All 3G networks are being switched off by the end of 2025, and this could affect you or your older loves ones' mobile phones, tablets and telehealth devices. Find out more about the switch off and what to do here: bit.ly/4oTlmOI
- Four decades after his first cycle spanning the length of the UK , Julian took on the #LEJOG challenge, raising money for Age UK after seeing the impact of our services first hand. Read his story 👉 bit.ly/3KhnmBi
- Millions of people across the country are impacted by every decision not to invest in social care. We joined @csalliance.bsky.social to deliver stories from the people impacted by social care, and asked the Chancellor not to forget the #FiguresThatMatter in her Budget.
- Long hospital waits are horrible and risky. Older people are suffering the indignity of having to use bedpans in corridors, or of lying on the floor because the chair provided was too uncomfortable. Tragically, some die before making it to a ward. Help us demand change 👉 bit.ly/3JCMQc2
- When someone returns home from hospital, small signs say a lot about recovery. Are they eating & drinking enough? Have they lost weight or interest in food? Are they able to shop, cook & prepare meals? Find out how to spot the signs early: bit.ly/4icvkIv #UKMAW2025
- As we remember all those who have served their countries, we’re also thinking about the work we’re doing to support LGBT+ veterans through Operation Sterling. Find out more: bit.ly/4p1JqP9 #RemembranceDay #Armistice #DDay
- At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay
- Just like their patients, hospital staff are being traumatised by having to treat patients in corridors and other inappropriate settings, and yet they have to return to this environment day after day. Help us demand change 👉 bit.ly/3JCMQc2
- On #IVMDay25, we’re saying a huge thank you to our Volunteering Leaders for all their hard work and support 💜
- We’ve all faced a lot of challenges this year. You may have your own ways of coping, but it’s also natural to feel overwhelmed or stressed by it all. You don’t need to try and cope alone. This #stress awareness week, check out our support and advice 👉 bit.ly/3ID83lT
- Corridor care must not become normalised, with one in three people aged 90+ waiting over 12 hours to be seen, we need MPs to take emergency action. Read our report 👉 bit.ly/3JCMQc2
- We’re so grateful to everyone who has taken part in Delivering Joy so far this year ❄️ There’s more than one way to spread joy! The festive trees are decorated with donation baubles, which you can take to the till to donate to Age UK as part of your shop: bit.ly/478Yrsq
- Your preloved clothes can help fund advice, friendship and support for older people this winter. Pop to your local Age UK shop with your donations and take part in the great winter bag drop 🛍️ bit.ly/4n6RI6T
- Sue, 80, has been involved in the Big Knit for 12 years and now runs the Knit and natter group at Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland 🧶 To celebrate the launch of innocent’s Big Knitwear, Sue joined in on the fun and helped model one of the limited-edition, fruit-inspired collection!
- Today, we’re launching our new campaign so that no older person faces this winter alone. We see this crisis, and we won’t accept it. Let’s solve the crisis hiding in plain sight. Let's change how we age: bit.ly/4o1oqId
- “The food, the sweets, the colours, the fun… it’s magical.” Read how #Diwali brings joy to Vinal, our Senior Research Manager 👉 bit.ly/47e58Iq
- Our mental health affects how we think and feel, and how we cope with life’s ups and downs. As we move through different stages of life and our circumstances change, our mental health can change too. We're here to help. Find support and advice this #WorldMentalHealthDay 👉 bit.ly/3ID83lT
- "There’s still a long way to go." 💜 This #BlackHistoryMonth, Age UK storyteller Elaine sat down with us to discuss how she is keeping connected with her culture, inspirational figures, and why her children and grandchildren are her heroes. Read the full interview here: bit.ly/42ZQpPU
- This year, over 1500 #AgeUKSilverSunday events took place, bringing together thousands of older people for a day of fun, friendship and celebration 💜 Thank you to all our amazing partners, organisers and volunteers, and to everyone who joined in! Read more about the day here: bit.ly/4mZ8bdr
- Happy Silver Sunday 🎉 Thousands of events are happening across the UK today, and we can’t wait to see everyone joining in the fun! Don't forget to tag us, add #AgeUKSilverSunday on your posts, and share your photos in our Facebook group so we can celebrate together: bit.ly/4nQmCSx
