Less than a week left to enter the Age, Snapped photo competition

Age, Snapped is a photography competition run by the Department of Work and Pensions in time for National Older People's Day. The competition aims to challenge stereotypical representations of older people.

To enter you will need to submit photographs in a high resolution jpeg format and provide a 100 word summary of your image. The closing date for all entries is Monday 24th August 2009.

For more information or to request at application form please email: fulloflife@uk.grayling.com or 020 7255 1100.

October 1 is UK Older People's Day

Under the Full of Life Banner, the Government and other supporting groups are undertaking a wide programme of activity centred around UK Older People's Day on October 1.

Older People's day aims to raise the profile of the issues surrounding older people and our ageing society with a focus on highlighting and celebrating the contribution older people make to our society and economy. It aims to tackle negative attitudes and stereotypes by bringing different generations together to promote a more positive view of later life.

Independent Age is supporting Older People's day and encouraging volunteers to get involved. To find out how to go about organising your own event, visit the Older People's Day website at www.direct.gov.uk/fulloflife. There are inspirational ideas on events and themes and if you're not able to organise an event yourself you can check out other events near you that you may wish to attend.

Enter the 'Age, Snapped' photo competition

'Age, Snapped' is a photography contest and exhibition designed to challenge stereotypes about what 'old age' really means. It is part of the 'Full of Life' campaign by the Department of Work and Pensions to celebrate UK Older People's Day 2009, on 1 October, which coincides with Independent Age's Action Week. Visit the 'Full of Life' website by clicking the logo above to learn more about this campaign. Winning entries from the 'Age, Snapped' competition will be displayed at the London College of Communications in the Upper Street Gallery, and may be used in publicity campaigns by the DWP, promoting the contributions made by older people. If you would like to submit any of your photographs, click here for further information, or visit the Age, Snapped website.