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The State of Ageing: Coronavirus ‘to set people in mid-life on a path to poverty and ill-health’

Poor health, unsafe housing, financial inequalities and a lack of social connections have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus across the country, according to our report.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Accessible homes: Survey reveals Local Authorities’ need for update of building standards

A survey responded to by 32 Local Authorities in England reveals they are facing a shortage of accessible housing, a problem made worse by some home builders' actions.

  • Homes
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'Business for Health' launched to increase business contribution to health of the nation

Business for Health (B4H) is being launched to promote good business practice, innovation and investment to help our society be healthier, and has the support of cross-party political leaders, third sector and the broader business community.

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Dancing couple design wins age-positive icon competition

The competition set up by the Centre for Ageing Better, in partnership with Public Health England, aimed to find a new icon to portray older people in a positive light.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston appointed new Trustees

The Centre for Ageing Better has appointed three new members to its board of trustees: Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston.

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Watch: Anna Dixon and George MacGinnis in conversation around healthy ageing and innovation

Join Anna and George as they discuss the government’s focus on healthy ageing and the ambition to enable people to live five extra years of healthy independent life – and the work underway to make this a reality.  

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Why health improvement needs to be the focus of the UK’s future

As Public Health England is replaced by the National Institute for Health Protection it’s vital that improving the nation’s health remains the focus.

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Library of resources on healthy ageing launched

The resource library brings together a catalogue of reports, studies and infographics on a range of topics related to ageing better.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Health Foundation
20 Mar 2024
This report explores intermediate care services in England, with a focus on older people as primary users.
Lynch, M., et al., Scientific Reports
11 Mar 2024
The study investigates factors affecting Healthy Working Life Expectancy (HWLE) for those living in England at the age of 50.
Centre for Mental Health
5 Mar 2024
This briefing highlights the neglect of mental health support for older adults in England.

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