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Network of one-stop shops for home improvement would not cost government a penny to end tragedy of poor-quality homes

New research from Ageing Better and partners identifies a cost-effective solution that could change the lives of up to one million people a year.

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The State of Ageing 2023-24

The State of Ageing 2023-24

The State of Ageing is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Hover over the different chapter sections and central logo to find out more.
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Age-friendly Communities: A handbook of principles to guide local policy and action

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Centre for Ageing Better
13 Feb 2025
This handbook outlines the key features of age-friendly communities in the UK, and gives examples of practices and policies that can be implemented at a local level.
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Persistent ageist myths revealed as Age Without Limits campaign moves into second year

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Centre for Ageing Better
27 Jan 2025
Our Age Without Limits anti-ageism campaign enters its second year and is calling on everybody to notice, challenge and change the country’s negative attitudes towards ageing and older people.
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Reflecting on one year of the Age-friendly Employer Pledge

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Grace French
14 Jan 2025
Grace French, Director and Head of Culture, Stand talks about why they signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge.
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One in five older people living in a home which could make them sicker this winter

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Dec 2024
New data from Ageing Better reveals the scale of the country’s poor quality housing crisis and the widespread impact it is having on the nation’s health.
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Age-positive image library

Centre for Ageing Better
7 Jan 2023

Photos in the image library, which depict older people in non-stereotypical ways, are available to download for free.

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Did the Spring Budget deliver for older workers?

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We discussed whether the Budget really will deliver more employment for people in their 50s and 60s.
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An introduction to Age-friendly Communities

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What is an Age-friendly Community? Learn about the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework and what can be achieved through becoming one.
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How to show ageing from a new perspective

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This webinar explained how you can capture photos that show the diversity of older people in realistic and authentic ways.

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Age-friendliness as a part of professionalism

Show you recognise the value of older workers by signing up to our Age-friendly Employer Pledge.

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Imperial London Hotels: Changing mindsets

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Age-friendly case study: Supporting older people to shape their environment through walk audits

This case study looks at how Age-friendly Bolton are applying the approach as part local redevelopments.

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Latest research from others

Ethnic differences in retirement wealth accumulation in the UK
Institute for Fiscal Studies
This report examines factors that contribute to ethnic disparities in private pension participation rates in the UK.
How older people are managing during the first winter after Winter Fuel Payment reform February 2025
Age UK
This briefing outlines the impact of the July 2024 changes to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP).
The Rights of Older People
Women and Equalities Committee
This report outlines existing research on rights and experiences of older people living in the UK.

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