Search Menu Please donate You are here: Home Our impact Policy & research Policy & research We're passionate that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life. Policy and Research is an important part of Age UK’s work because it has the power to transform older peoples’ lives for the better. We seek to influence decision makers by conducting social and economic analysis, developing public policy proposals and shaping policy agendas in a wide range of areas. Later Life facts and stats This collection of statistics is the best source of publicly-available, general information on people in later life in the UK. Download (PDF, 585 KB) Policy positions Our agreed policy positions cover the key issues that affect the lives of older people. What we research As an authority on ageing and older people's issues, research is at the heart of all we do. More from Policy and Research Reports and publications We make accessible the findings of our research on the older population for free, on a range on topics including loneliness, digital inclusion and state pensions. Loneliness research What makes older people at risk of being lonely, which neighbourhoods have the highest risk and what's the difference between loneliness and isolation? Wellbeing research We carry out research into the wellbeing of older people in the UK. Our Wellbeing Index enables us to understand the policy levers that may improve wellbeing. Policy & Research Update Read about Age UK's latest publicly available research and policy information in our monthly email. Sign up today Past issues For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 169 65 65 (8am-7pm, 365 days a year). Please help us be there for older people in need By donating today, you could help us answer more calls to our advice line, campaign harder for older people’s rights and fair treatment and provide regular friendship calls to people who are desperately lonely. Donate now Become part of our story Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Sign up today Email address Current section Our policy positions What we research Reports and publications Loneliness research and resources Reaching those who are socially excluded About Age UK What we do Work for us Age International Media / Press Latest news Who we are Services Age UK Advice Line Befriending services Charity shops In your area Popular pages Benefits Calculator TV licence concessions Pension Credit Making a will Latest The difference your support makes Fix care for good Save free TV for older people Support links Linking policy Terms and conditions Privacy policy Publications Cookies Safeguarding About us Sitemap Contact us Modern slavery statement Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Registered charity number 1128267. Company number 6825798. © Age UK Group and/or its National Partners (Age NI, Age Scotland and Age Cymru) 2021. All Rights Reserved