Help the Aged

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Established in 1961, Help the Aged is a United Kingdom based, international charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.

Help the Aged has national offices in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland whose role is to manage their campaigns and services within the context of their own national or regional environment. As of 2005, the Charity employs over 1,800 people and has an income of £75 million per year. Research into Ageing is a British medical research trust with the charity.

Among the many issues tackled by Help the Aged are:

• Age discrimination, particularly in healthcare and employment.
• Poverty among older people.
• Isolation and loneliness.

Contents 1 Campaigns 2 References 3 External links 3.1 Campaigns 3.2 Appeals 3.3 Fundraising events

[edit] Campaigns

The Charity is an active campaigner on a number of issues impacting older people.

These currently include elder abuse, age equality, pensions and benefits and avoidable winter death.

• Help the Aged Campaigns

[edit] References

• Help the Aged Annual Report, 2006
• Impact Report, 2006

[edit] External links

• The Help the Aged web site

[edit] Campaigns

• 'I Will' Help Stop Elder Abuse campaign
• Winter Deaths
• Just Equal Treatment

[edit] Appeals

• 1 is the saddest number
• Cows 'n' Things

[edit] Fundraising events

• The Big Spring Walk
• Leeds Abbey Dash