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We want to make London one of the world’s most age-friendly cities. Find out how the Mayor is improving the lives of older people in the capital, from pension credit information to helping older people get online.

Not being able to use the internet fully is a serious problem. We want to help all Londoners get online.

Technology tea party

It is projected that by 2050 there will be 1.4 million more older Londoners than in 2018

Age friendly London

Read the Mayor's action plan for a London where older people are truly valued.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan posing for picture with City of London in the background

A fresh approach to improving the health, independence and quality of life for older Londoners.

Get Moving 2016

On the International Day of Older People 2024, the Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice shares her thoughts on the important role of older people within our communities.

DM Debbie Weekes-Bernard with older Islington residents

Read our past blog posts about International Older People's Day

Read how the Mayor is making City Hall a more inclusive workplace for older people.

A woman over 50 at work

Read about our work for International Day of Older People 2022.

Ellen Lebethe

Deputy Mayor, Debbie Weekes-Bernard, highlights older Londoners food matters to mark International Day of Older People.

Older people cooking

Deputy Mayor, Justine Simons, funds Festival of Creative Ageing to mark International Day of Older People.

Age against the machine event poster

Deputy Mayor, Matthew Ryder has launched Stay Safe Week for Older People to mark International Older People's Day.

International day of older people