354 - Take Five to Age Well

The proportion of people over the age of 60 in the UK is expected to grow to 28% by 2030 (to 19.8 million). An estimated 15% of this group will be affected by physical or mental health conditions. This, together with the need to support the NHS to manage its ever-growing demands, means preventative healthcare and self-management of long-term conditions have become a priority. Age UK's latest research has shown that many older people struggle with accessing healthcare, and don't have the information, support or opportunity to age well. There is a need for national messaging with local implementation support.