Poverty levels amongst older Londoners are the highest in the country, with 25 per cent of older Londoners living in poverty, compared to 18 per cent in the rest of England.
Watch as the London Assembly Economy Committee meets to explore the challenges to living standards and financial security faced by older Londoners, including barriers to work and digital exclusion.
The guests are:
– Abigail Wood, CEO, Age UK London
– Luke Price, Senior Research and Policy Manager, Work, Centre for Ageing Better
– Tim Whitaker, Trustee, Wise Age
– Theo Blackwell, Chief Digital Officer, Greater London Authority
– Sonia Khan, Head of Policy and Strategic Delivery, Chief Executive’s Directorate, London Borough of Hackney