Ageing Without Children Survey 2026 - Ageing Without Children AWOC

2. What do you feel are the main benefits for you of being part of the AWOC community? [Please order from 1 to 4 with 1 being your top benefit and 4 your lowest benefit. Click on line and move up/down ]
Social connection with other AWOCs – sharing experiences in person and online
Helping or supporting campaigning for change
Access to targeted information, services and resources specifically relevant to AWOC circumstances
The reassurance of knowing I am not the only one experiencing challenges because I am AWOC

Do you have any other comments about benefits you would like to share?

4. Are you concerned about any of the following with regard to ageing without children? (tick all that apply)

Do you have any other concerns which have not been listed here ? Please explain.

5. Please order in terms of importance to you the outcomes (labelled A-D) below that you would like to see AWOC focus on over the next 4 years, with your priority outcome at the top. For more details of the work and activities each outcome would involve please read the explanatory notes section below.

Which of the following AWOC services or support would you most like to see us focus on over the next 4 years?
A Being a person ageing without children (for whatever reason) is normalised as an experience for many people in later life
B AWOCS have access to friendly and inclusive networks which improve social connection and the sharing of advice and experiences
C AWOCs can access practical guidance or support in later life that is relevant to their circumstances as individuals ageing without children
D Other – any comments or ideas you have about outcomes you feel are important

Other – please list any additional comments or ideas you have about outcomes or activities you feel we should consider

Explanatory notes

Outcome A for example

promoting understanding and awareness of AWOCs

advocating for the collection of reliable data and insight into the experience of being AWOC

campaigning to ensure that the AWOC voice is heard by decision makers and influences national policy change

pushing for more positive AWOC stories in media and advertising

Outcome B for example

the development of more local groups in the UK for in-person social interaction

offer more online support for connection and the sharing of information/ideas

that AWOC considers developing a formal membership offer

Outcome C for example

producing guides/webinars/briefings on key AWOC challenges

work with partners and providers of services to develop specific AWOC friendly guidance and support on issues such as later life/after death planning, advocacy, financial advice

work with local authorities and health and care providers to provide tailored support

work with utility and energy companies for recognition of the needs of AWOC customers

Outcome D for example, any other outcomes not referenced in the first three questions which you feel should be prioritised

AWOC UK survey 2026 – please let us know what you think!

Being part of the AWOC community

4. Are you concerned about any of the following with regard to ageing without children? (tick all that apply)

Explanatory notes

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