Campaigns for Change

We are delighted to announce that a national campaign calling for an end to ageism was launched by the Irish Human rights and Equality Commission, details here.

ALONE has campaigned for a long time to achieve this and also fed into the campaign details working with IHREC.

122,425 older people in poverty as ALONE says new Government roadmap falls short

ALONE calls for clear targets and action on loneliness in updated strategy 28th May 2026: ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily at home or in their local community, today said that the Government’s new Roadmap for Social Inclusion does not go far enough to address poverty and social exclusion among older people, despite […]

Loneliness Is a Major Public Health Crisis

A national conference demanding evidence‑led action on the health impacts of loneliness in Ireland 26th May 2026 The Loneliness Taskforce Research Network (LTRN) and ALONE will host a landmark national conference, Understanding the Link Between Loneliness and Health, on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Loneliness is now […]

Thousands of Volunteers, Hundreds of Thousands of Hours, Thousands of Lives Changed

ALONE marks National Volunteering Week by thanking the volunteers whose time and practical support help older people feel less alone. ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily at home or in the communities they choose, is marking National Volunteering Week by paying heartfelt thanks to the […]

Older People’s Mental Health Remains Under‑Recognised and Under‑Resourced in Ireland, Says ALONE

One in five older people supported report mental health difficulties, with loneliness compounding risk ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age well at home or in the community they choose, is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by highlighting significant gaps in mental health services for older people and calling for the […]

Older people living alone among most exposed during ambulance strike, warns ALONE

If you have a concern, reach out and don’t delay seeking help ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age happily at home or in the community they choose, has warned that older people living alone are particularly vulnerable during periods of disruption to emergency services. The organisation acknowledged […]

Falls, financial stress and rising demand expose growing pressure on older people ALONE’s 2025 Enhanced Community Care report reveals escalating demand across Ireland

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home and in their communities, today published its latest report under the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme, revealing a sharp rise in need among older people across Ireland. The report shows that more older people are living longer with […]

ALONE Unveils Ambitious National Strategy for an Ageing Ireland

New 2026–2029 plan aims to end fragmented supports and ensure older people can age well at home Wednesday 15th April ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily and securely at home, has today launched its new Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Delivering What Matters, at a time when growing numbers of […]

ALONE welcomes short-term energy measures, but warns that older people still at risk as temporary energy supports fall short

Temporary relief will not address rising poverty or the health impacts of fuel poverty ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, has welcomed today’s announcements aimed at easing fuel and energy costs, noting they will provide important immediate relief for people struggling with […]

Fuel Price Shock Could Push More Older People into Crisis warns ALONE

10% of older people living alone are now in consistent poverty, and 30% are at risk ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is urging the Government to meet its commitments to targeting those most in need by placing older people living alone at the centre of any measures announced tomorrow to address rising […]