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We believe that age needs respect. It needs kindness. Sometimes it needs help. Because there is strength in numbers, Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK - so that we can be here for everyone in later life.

We provide an information and advice service for older people, their families and carers, focusing on social care, welfare benefits and befriending services. This is integrated with local support, including one-to-one and group befriending schemes.

"The International Longevity Centre-UK is the leading think tank on longevity and demographic change. It is an independent, non-partisan think-tank dedicated to addressing issues of longevity, ageing and population change. We develop ideas, undertake research and create a forum for debate. Much of our work is directed at the highest levels of government and the civil service, both in London and Brussels. We have a reputation as a respected think tank which works, often with key partner organisations, to inform important decision-making processes. We are aided in this work by our Chief Executive, Baroness Sally Greengross, former director-general of Age Concern and now a cross-bench peer."

"we are the interface here in the South West between older people's representatives and the organisations whose policies, products and services impact upon them."

"Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. We believe everyone has the right to work and we have campaigned for 30 years to turn our vision into a reality. Every year we work with over 75,000 clients who face barriers due to disability, ill health or social circumstance. Thousands of employers and public sector organisations also benefit from our range of services for business. We are the UK's largest third sector provider and one of the Government's lead partners in the delivery of employment programmes for disabled and disadvantaged people."

"At 2012 Q1, 8.12 million adults (16.1 per cent) had never used the Internet. This is about 1 per cent lower than 2011 Q4 and 7 per cent lower than 2011 Q1 There were 42.16 million adults (83.7 per cent) who had ever used the Internet at 2012 Q1 Men (86.1 per cent) were more likely to be Internet users than women (81.3 per cent) By region, the South East had the highest rate of Internet users (86.9 per cent); Northern Ireland was the lowest (75.1 per cent)"

"Using classifications that show sparse areas of England, some topics, such as incomes and qualifications, show 'two countrysides' - a better off, less sparse and more accessible one, and a less populous and isolated sparse countryside. Patterns within urban areas often differ, with the most urban areas of England frequently showing different trends from those in other places, and the widest variations."

Helping communities tackle social and digital exclusion.

"DIGITAL TUESDAYS creates vibrant digital communities around public libraries.  The scheme began in 2011 and is currently running three strands. These are the DIGITAL BAZAAR®    - runner up at the prestigious 2012 CILIP Libraries Change Lives Awards (next one Saturday 10th November);  DTvip for visually impaired people (VIPs) and  screenings of films with local interest. Our most recent screening was  UTOPIA LONDON on Tuesday 6th March 2012.  Other strands  will be developed in 2012, alongside special events like DESIGN PHILANTHROPY, a collaboration with the Royal College of Art (exhibition/presentation November 2011)."

We are passionate about supporting people to realise the benefits of using technology. Everything we do is geared towards achieving that, whether it's through giving individual learners access to great online content and support, or working with those who then inspire and teach others to use technology. We don't believe that people have to use technology. But we would like everyone to have the opportunity to, and we would also like everyone to have accurate, easy to understand information and about what they might find useful and why.

A unique network of over 200 organisations and individuals committed to improving older people's lives.The Alliance seeks to 'match' Members with shared interests and ambitions to:        Share ideas and expertise Build on good practice Take practical action

"The Campaign to End Loneliness is a coalition of organisations and individuals working together through research, policy, campaigning and innovation to combat loneliness and inspire individuals to keep connected in older age in the UK."

"The Age Action Alliance is an independent partnership of organisations which has adopted a new approach to the challenges of ageing, focused very clearly on finding practical solutions to improve the lives of older people."

"The Age Action Alliance is an independent partnership of organisations which has adopted a new approach to the challenges of ageing, focused very clearly on finding practical solutions to improve the lives of older people."

"As patients' interaction with the health service increasingly moves online, it is easy to assume that the voices of the elderly will be lost along the way. But in this week's Scrubbing Up, Dr Paul Hodgkin of the feedback site Patient Opinion, says social media channels are not just for the young."

"In October, over 6 days at the OXO Tower Southbank, Trading Times will host one of the most significant public debates in a generation - 'The Age of No Retirement?'"

Provided expert advice and scoped requirements for the development of NHS Online, a proposed portal and community of practice for medical and support staff in the NHS. Facilitated a workshop involving senior managers and stakeholders from DH, NHS, PCTs and RHA's. Produced options paper with recommendations.

"This site is home for an exploration into how innovations, enabled by digital technology, can help support personal well being, and services for ageing better. It builds on an earlier exploration carried out in 2012-13 for the Nominet Trust. "