Age Concern England podcasts

Stuart is enjoying a happy retirement on the Greek island of Skiathos. Listen to his experiences of moving to Greece from the UK, and his tips on what to do if you're considering doing something similar. Listen to Stuart's story

Listen to Chris talk about how he cares for an older gentleman at home. Download Christopher's story

Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health, describes the challenge of improving the care and support system at Age Concern Hull's Big Q listening event. Download LE Alan Johnson video

Stephen O'Brien MP, Shadow Minister for Health, at Age Concern Cheshire's Big Q listening event. Download LE Stephen OBrien video

A participant at Age Concern Norfolk's Big Q listening event discusses the days activities. Download LE Eamon McGrath video

"the care system is very complex and its hard to find your way around it" A participant at a joint Age Concern England/Mencap listening event held in Sheffield discusses the complexity of the care and support system. Download Clarity video...

Participant at Age Concern Big Q listening event discusses the subject of clarity Download Clarity video 2

"Information has got to be clear" A participant at Age Concern Hampshire's Big Q listening event discusses the need for clear and timely information about the care and support system. Download Clarity video 3

"They have to fill in one form which is 36 pages long" A participant at Age Concern Hull's Big Q listening event describes how the complexity of benefits' forms is a barrier to older people. Download Clarity video 4

"They have to fill in one form which is 36 pages long" A participant at Age Concern Hull's Big Q listening event describes how the complexity of benefits' forms is a barrier to older people. Download Clarity video 4

"Older people are sometimes not valued and that is so hurtful" A participant at Age Concern Dacorum's Big Q listening event discusses the subject of older people's dignity. Download Dignity video 1

"she said I've had a carer, they sent a man" A participant at a joint Age Concern England/Mencap listening event held in Sheffield discusses the subject of his Aunt's dignity. Download Dignity video 2

"I saw some Id be horrified to be put into because the staff dont seem to care" A participant at Age Concern Norfolk's Big Q listening event discusses the differences in quality between care homes. Download Dignity video 3

"The quality of care: a lot of these carers are untrained." A participant at Age Concern Norfolk's Big Q listening event discusses the quality of care and support. Download Dignity video 4

"Why does one [county] provide more facilities than what the other one can" A participant at Age Concern Hampshire's Big Q listening event questions the fairness of the care and support system. Download Fairness video 1