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Full of Life
People are living longer. By 2020, half the population of the UK will be aged 50 or over and this will bring fundamental changes to the nature of society. This is a long-term challenge that will need the support of everyone. Together, we need to change attitudes about ageing and older people, and do more to value the contribution that older people make.
Under the Full of Life banner, the government and other supporting groups are arranging a variety of activities. The main event is UK Older People's Day, which will take place on 1 October to coincide with the UN International Day for Older Persons.
Find out more about UK Older People's Day 2011
Register your event
If you are planning your own event for UK Older People's Day.
Find a local event
Hundreds of events for Older People's Day are taking place all around the country. Find out what's going on where you live.
