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@ageuklondon.bsky.social
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Age UK London campaigns on behalf of older Londoners. We campaign to make London an age-friendly city. That means accessible and affordable transport, more public toilets, fighting pensioner poverty and digital exclusion.

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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thank you to the Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, @debbieweekesb.bsky.social for writing a blog for us mark International Day of Older Persons. bit.ly/DebbieWeekes... #IDOP26 #AgeFriendly
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/10/2026
People’s Question Time - a chance for Londoners to hold City Hall to account. Register here to attend in person, or watch online 7–9pm on Wednesday 21 October: www.london.gov.uk/events/peopl...
Graphic - image of a hand raised in a dark crowd while a person on stage points to them. Text reads "[Mayor of London logo] Join People's Question Time 2026 - Islington"
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Politicians rarely raise the issue of poverty and older Londoners, but we do. Read our latest blog from Campaigns Manager, @johnmcgeachy.bsky.social 👉 www.ageuk.org.uk/london/publi...
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Things you love to see. How about some more London loos @london.gov.uk ? @carolinerussell.bsky.social
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Brilliant new research by our member @rsph.bsky.social. Hydration matters and a lack of loos are forcing people to drink less water 💦
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This is such an important report and shows how digital exclusion has crept into so many aspects of life. We strongly recommend it for anyone interested in digital exclusion or more broadly, life in the UK in 2026! www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/d...
Text reads only 1 in 8 older people are truly digitally included . Above the text are 8 outlines of human figures 1 is in white the 7 others are in blue
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Politicians rarely raise the issue of poverty and older Londoners, but we do. Read our latest blog from Campaigns Manager, @johnmcgeachy.bsky.social 👉 www.ageuk.org.uk/london/publi...
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This short film from @thelondonmachine.bsky.social is really fascinating! Check it out.🎬👇
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Really important blog by @greatermcr.bsky.social’s Paul McGarry for @ageingbetter.bsky.social on the new ageism based on misleading and divisive narratives around wealth. ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/are-we...
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Are we entering into the era of new ageism?
A new ageism which frames public expenditure on older people as being at the expense of more worthy younger people seems to be gathering pace.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
One of our ageism survey findings was that some older Londoners are more likely to experience ageism than others. Experiencing multiple forms of discrimination has a really significant impact on quality-of-life. Find out about our new campaign, #LondonAgainstAgeism www.ageuk.org.uk/london/proje...
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Our final guest from Season 1 of Talking Transport was @johnmcgeachy.bsky.social from @ageuklondon.bsky.social Listen to John pitch why he'd pick better communication over all other improvements to transport 🗣️ Bet you never knew there are over 150 public toilets on TfL's network! 🚽 🧻 💡 More ⬇️
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
One of our ageism survey findings was that some older Londoners are more likely to experience ageism than others. Experiencing multiple forms of discrimination has a really significant impact on quality-of-life. Find out about our newest campaign #LondonAgainstAgeism www.ageuk.org.uk/london/proje...
A black man with glasses, a woolly hat and a as blue jacket is standing on the street . Next to him is  a text box with the sentence, 62% of black older Londoners experience again. In their every day life living in london, 14% more than their white peers
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Great to hear from @gaillyk.bsky.social @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social presenting brand new Community Toilet Scheme guidance at this afternoon’s Public Conveniences Strategic Partners Group meeting. The Places We Go is based in the experiences of councils 👉 www.rca.ac.uk/research-inn...
7 people in an online meeting are at the top of the picture. You only see their faces. The lower two thirds of the screen has the words ‘the places we go community toilet schemes in London’.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yesterday we were at City Hall, to say goodbye and give our thanks to Sue Johnson (2nd from the left in the checked dress) for her hard work and support for older Londoners across the last three decades. Sue is leaving her role at the GLA and we wish her all the best for the future.
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Brilliant meeting with London Age Friendly Forum talking about how the voices of older Londoners can best be included in policy making processes. Feels like the start of productive conversations.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thank You from the London Age Friendly Forum to London Assembly Members @neilgarratt.bsky.social @hinabokharild.bsky.social @ellybakeram.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social and Alex Wilson AM for meeting with us today to discuss progress on the Age Friendly London Action programme & more.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The awesome @ageuklands.bsky.social held a pub quiz last week, and…. we won! . Proud of our little team that included Chris and Pierre. It was a brilliant event - and not just saying that because we won!
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thank you to all @londonassembly.bsky.social members for supporting the motion on support of our Freedom Pass campaign. Special thanks to @ellybakeram.bsky.social for proposing the motion.
ten people stand in a row looking at the camera with a blue sky background and sun in their faces. One person is holding a giant Freedom Pass.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Introducing The Places We Go. The 1st guidance for councils about developing & running a Community Toilet Scheme for nearly 20 years. This has been created by @gaillyk.bsky.social @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social. We are proud to be the project’s community partner. 👉 www.rca.ac.uk/research-inn...
In blue writing the places we go is written, underneath in maroon writing is ‘community toilet schemes in london’
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
FREEDOM PASS PROTECTED! We’re very proud to have worked with so many brilliant Londoners as part of our campaign. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Freedom Pass to remain for 1.2 million Londoners as review shelved
The pass which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over will cost councils £372 million in 2026/27
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This is a win for all older Londoners! Thank you to everyone that supported the campaigns.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Freedom Pass: Thank you to all the older Londoners that have supported the campaign. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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London Councils urged by Age UK to protect Freedom Pass
An open letter calling for the protection of the pass is to be handed to London Councils.
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Great to be @wearenewlocal.bsky.social #strongerthings w/ @gaillyk.bsky.social @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social to talk to people about The Places We Go (new guidance on Community Toilet Schemes www.rca.ac.uk/research-inn... as well as the Alliance, & @ageuklondon.bsky.social’s London Loos campaign
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Yesterday we held a campaigning skills workshop on ageism thanks to support from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk , today as part of #AgeWithoutLimitsDay we launch our Mind the Age Gap podcast thanks to support from @ageingbetter.bsky.social 👉 www.ageuk.org.uk/london/about...
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We were pleased to be part of an evidence session for the #RightToFood Commission this morning. It was good to share some of the experiences of older Londoners as part of our #OnTheEdge campaign www.ianbyrne.org/rtfcommission
Text reads ‘I have mobility issues and it’s exhausting comparing food prices, and i cannot shop around too much as I am not very steady on my feet.’
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Lots of health questions being answered at our Summer Health Event today with Dr Oge Ilozue in partnership with NHS London. We are finding out about nutrition, vaccines, shingles, exercise and lots more health questions answered.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It was great to meet @debbieweekesb.bsky.social London's Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice as well as Sue Johnson and Sarah Thompson from the Greater London Authority this afternoon. We all had a really important and positive conversation about ageing in London.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
With rumours swirling of changes to concessionary fares like the Freedom Pass and Oyster 60+, we thought we'd ask @johnamcginnes.bsky.social from @ageuklondon.bsky.social in the latest #TalkingTransport 🤔 🎫 What would be the impact of cutting the Freedom Pass and is means testing an option???
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Great podcast. Thanks to @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social‬ for inviting @johnmcgeachy.bsky.social our campaigns manager on their podcast. John discusses London's ageing population, affordable transport and concessions, public toilets and so much more.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This morning we are hosting a tabletop meeting for Age UKs across London to discuss the inclusion of older Londoners in #ExtremeWeather #EmergencyPreparedness. This is part of London Communities Emergency Partnership's Community Resilience Capabilities Project @londonfunders.bsky.social
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We’re at the #AgileAgeing Alliance’s #AAALeadersForum for Smart Multigenerational Neighbourhoods. Our CEO is speaking on a couple of panels.
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Hackney @ageuklondon.bsky.social hustings for older people. With @zoegarbett.bsky.social Green, @carolinewoodley.bsky.social Labour, Tareke Gregg Conservative and Vahid Almasi Reform. 🧵
4 politicians at the front of a community room talking with older people.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Since sharing our manifesto with the leaders of the five main local party groups for each borough, we now have a list of local parties who have replied to us and pledged their support. You can read our manifesto here bit.ly/AgeUKLondonManifesto2026
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Age UK Lewisham & Southwark @ageuklands.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Some lovely clay birds crafted by our Lewisham Dementia Service yesterday! How many different bird species can you spot? 🦆🦉 #localcharity #ageuk #ageuklewishamandsouthwark #ageuklands #london #londonbridge #southwark #bermondsey #lewisham #charity #volunteer #supportlocal #catford #dementia #art
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Age UK Barnet @ageukbarnet.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Huge shoutout to our amazing volunteer Franco, who saved the day at our #dementia day club this week! Our regular cook was unwell and our oven's broken but, with years of experience running Italian restaurant Paparazzi, Franco jumped in, whipping up a delicious lunch for everyone!
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
We agree & we’re proud to have developed 6 grassroots campaign groups, published 2 reports, created the London Loo Alliance, & delivered a range of other loo campaigns as part of our London Loos campaign since 2022. It’s been a joy to work w/ awesome campaigners www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial
Editorial: Architect-designed loos such as the ones in Tokyo are fantastic. But even ordinary facilities enhance cities and towns
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
You have until 11:59pm tonight to register to vote! If you miss this, you have until 5pm on 21st April (tomorrow) to register to vote by post or 5pm on 28th April to register to vote by proxy... ⬇️ www.gov.uk/register-to-...
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Register to vote
Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We launched our #LondonAgainstAgeism campaign this week, with research revealing ageism in London is normalised and pervasive. The feelings most associated with ageism were feeling ‘devalued’, ‘disempowered’ and ‘frustrated’. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/LondonAgains...
A bar chart with 3 columns, 1 purple for disempowered showing 23%; 1 orange for devalued showing 37% and 1 green for frustrated showing 33%
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ageism is widespread across London - and now we have the data to prove it. 📊 51% of older Londoners have experienced ageism 💬 37% feel devalued 😔 62% don’t feel able to speak out It’s time for change. Join us and stand with #LondonAgainstAgeism
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ageism is widespread across London - and now we have the data to prove it. 📊 51% of older Londoners have experienced ageism 💬 37% feel devalued 😔 62% don’t feel able to speak out It’s time for change. Join us and stand with #LondonAgainstAgeism
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
📢MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD ON 7th MAY! VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES ⬇️ 🪧Register to vote by 20th April 🪧Register to vote BY POSTAL VOTE by 5pm on 21st April 🪧Register to vote BY PROXY by 5pm on 28th April If you have any questions, email us at campaigns@ageuklondon.org.uk
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Great to see our manifesto in the press 👀 Read our full manifesto here ⬇️ bit.ly/LLAManifesto
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📢MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD ON 7th MAY! 🪧Register to vote by 20th April 🪧Register to vote BY POSTAL VOTE by 5pm on 21st April 🪧Register to vote BY PROXY by 5pm on 28th April For more info, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/london/proje...
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Thanks to @carolinerussell.bsky.social for raising how the changes to London's bus routes are going to affect older Londoners, highlighting how many older people are digitally excluded from receiving up-to-date information on bus routes #AssemblyTransport ⬇️ webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly/Eve...
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Transport Committee | London City Hall
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We're delighted @unitecommunity.bsky.social London & Eastern have launched their No U-Turn campaign to protect the Freedom Pass. We're grateful for the support for our letter to London Councils bit.ly/freedompasso... & we look forward to campaigning together to protect the Freedom Pass in London.
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Protect the Freedom Pass
London Councils, the organisation that represents London's 33 boroughs, is planning to review the Older Persons Freedom Pass. Any cuts or changes to the Freedom Pass will significantly impact many old...
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I've written to Sec of State, Steve Reed MP calling for a statutory duty for councils to provide public toilets and for govt to commit ring fenced funding. Access to public toilets is a public health issue as the @londonlooalliance.bsky.social will attest. www.london.gov.uk/caroline-rus...
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Caroline Russell AM: Letter on introducing a statutory duty for councils to provide public toilets
Caroline Russell makes the case for Government to bring in the requirement that local councils have a statutory duty to provide public toilets with funding
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Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Wishing joy, peace, and prosperity to everyone celebrating. Eid Mubarak from Age UK 💜
Eid Mubarak greeting with orange lanterns and crescent moons on a blue and purple background, featuring the message "from everyone at Age UK.
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Good to see progress in North London, with Brent Council pledging £150k for new public toilets in Roundwood Park - all thanks to tireless work from local campaigners ⬇️ www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
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Win for campaigners as council pledges £150k for new toilets in park
The new stainless steel toilets are expected to be installed in Roundwood Park in time for summer
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
At @ageukeastlondon.bsky.social Newham Older Persons Reference Group today our colleague @johnmcgeachy.bsky.social spoke about @ageuklondon’s: 🗣️ Local elections manifesto 🗳️Democracy participation project 🚇Freedom Pass campaign
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We recently responded to the Overnight Visitor Levy consultation, which we broadly support. It seems sensible for councils to receive a significant proportion of the levy - we believe a proportion of revenue generated should be allocated towards the provision of public toilets 🚽
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