Improving older people's lives
We want to make London one of the world’s most age friendly cities.
Read the Mayor's equality, diversity and inclusive strategy, Inclusive London, which sets out his aspiriations to promote equality for all communities in London.
The sections in the strategy that are of particular relevance to older people are highlighted in the ‘An inclusive city for older Londoners’ readers guide.
Making London more age friendly
The Mayor has signed up London to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.
In November 2023 he launched his action plan, Towards an age friendly London and the evidence base for the Mayor's Age-friendly Action plan.
Through the network we will work with other age-friendly cities and communities in both the UK and internationally to share learning and best practice to make London a more age-friendly city.
Key actions the Mayor has already committed to include reducing barriers to decent jobs for older workers, reducing digital exclusion, providing more accessible and adaptable homes, and ensuring sports and arts and the transport system across the city are inclusive and responsive to the needs of older people.
Listening to older Londoners
To support the huge contribution older Londoners make to our city we make sure to involve them in our decisions. Some of the ways we do this include:
Five fantastic things we are doing for older Londoners
From the Freedom Pass to volunteering programmes, read what the Mayor is doing to make London a great place to grow old.
Economic Contribution of Older Londoners
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47bn
Pounds per year contributed to London's economy from the paid work of older Londoners
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18%
Total economy contributed to London's economy by older people
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39%
Older Londoners regularly volunteer
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85000
London families receive childcare from older Londoners
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