The award-winning programme, ran in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University, engaged isolated people in hands-on interactive activities with historical artefacts.
Age UK say that two fifths of all older people name television as their main form of company.
Helen Chatterjee, Head of Research & Training at UCL Culture, said that “having a regular place to go to, to learn something new, offered a great opportunity for them to improve their wellbeing; something they wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do before”.
Following the ten week scheme, many of the participants have continued making regular visits and some have even started University degrees.
A ‘best practice’ guide has been sent out to other museums across the city, guiding them on how to improve their accessibility to older people.
Some London museums, including all of those based at UCL, have pledged to extend the scheme beyond the initial 10 weeks.
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The award-winning programme, ran in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University, engaged isolated people in hands-on interactive activities with historical artefacts.
Age UK say that two fifths of all older people name television as their main form of company.
Helen Chatterjee, Head of Research & Training at UCL Culture, said that “having a regular place to go to, to learn something new, offered a great opportunity for them to improve their wellbeing; something they wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do before”.
Following the ten week scheme, many of the participants have continued making regular visits and some have even started University degrees.
A ‘best practice’ guide has been sent out to other museums across the city, guiding them on how to improve their accessibility to older people.
Some London museums, including all of those based at UCL, have pledged to extend the scheme beyond the initial 10 weeks.
A 2024 Freedom of Information request showed Bromley Council had £4.5 million invested in arms companies that year with £1.5 million reportedly linked to Israel.
Undercover officers raided three linked shops in Barking town centre, revealing how illicit tobacco is being hidden in walls, ceilings and nearby locations to evade detection.
More than 330,000 people across the UK sought support from the Stop It Now helpline in 2025 over concerns about their own or someone else’s online sexual behaviour towards children, according to new charity data. The anonymous service says contacts by phone, email and webchat rose significantly over the year.
