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Read all the latest news and blogs from the Centre for Ageing Better

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Lower paid over-50s the most pessimistic about ageing, new analysis shows

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Nov 2018

People in lower-paid jobs and those who are unemployed are more likely to feel negative about ageing than their higher-paid peers.

Transforming later lives - our strategy

Transforming later lives - our strategy

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Centre for Ageing Better
31 Jul 2018

A bold vision to transform people’s experience of later life

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Charities risk running out of volunteers

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Dan Jones
21 Nov 2018

Volunteering needs to be flexible enough to fit around changes to people’s lives, like ill health, bereavement or the need to care for loved ones.

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We need to think carefully about pensions support for self-employed workers

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19 Nov 2018

Self-employed people can face different challenges to the employed worker, from fluctuating income due, ill-health or the need to invest to grow – all of which can make it difficult to plan their savings.

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What makes the glue that keeps our communities connected?  

Blog
Claire Turner
16 Nov 2018

At Ageing Better, we want to ask how we can ensure that we live in connected communities as we age.

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Prevention means more than a free apple a day

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Anna Dixon
14 Nov 2018

There needs to be more investment and policy action to help people, particularly in mid-life onwards, to stop smoking, have a better diet, drink less alcohol and do more exercise.

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The changing, ageing world of work 

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Patrick Thomson
14 Nov 2018

It’s not clear how the world of work will change in the next century, but we can predict some of the things that will remain the same.  

Older Indian male volunteer in hospital setting.

Government funding to help pilot, develop and share better ways of supporting older volunteers

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Centre for Ageing Better
12 Nov 2018

The Centre for Ageing Better will award Government funding of up to £250,000 to pilot better ways to sustain lifelong involvement in voluntary and community activities and attract more diverse older volunteers.

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Home adaptations: giving more choice is a win win for everyone  

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Lucinda Crowther
7 Nov 2018

With time and commitment, home adaptations can be personalised, resulting in something that looks stylish as well as being within budget.

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Sir Jeremy Heywood – an appreciation of his support for better ageing

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Centre for Ageing Better
6 Nov 2018

Sir Jeremy Heywood, former cabinet secretary and senior civil servant, has sadly passed away – the Centre for Ageing Better offers its condolences.

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Response to Matt Hancock's speech on prevention

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Centre for Ageing Better
5 Nov 2018

Centre for Ageing Better responds to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock's speech about prevention and making healthier choices.