Mind The Age Gap - Age Without Limits Day

A special one-off podcast from Age UK London for Age Without Limits Day, exploring what it really means to grow older in the capital.Hosted by Tom Kwei, this episode looks at Age UK London’s new survey on ageing in the city, before hearing directly from older Londoners about their own experiences of health, work, accessibility, independence, community and joy.Through honest, illuminating conversations, the episode explores the reality of ageism in London —but also the resilience, insight and lived experience of older people who continue to shape the city every day.Timestamps1:56 – John McGeachy, Age UK London Campaigns Manager, discusses the topline findings from Age UK London’s new survey.16:44 – Christine shares her experiences of healthcare and getting older.29:22 – Tamima explores the reality of being visually impaired while navigating London.38:20 – Zak shares his story of redundancy in later life and the challenge of finding new work despite decades of experience.50:20 – Lisa reflects on the positive side of growing older in London.1:03:30 – Conclusion.Learn more about Age Without Limits Day: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/dayAge UK London: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/london/