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Read all the latest case studies and personal stories from the Centre for Ageing Better

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Find out more about examples of good practice and people's experiences of growing older.

If you would like to share with us your experiences of ageing, so that we can use them in our communications, we'd love to hear from you.

The views and opinions expressed in these stories are those of the authors where directly quoted. They do not necessarily reflect the policy or positions of the Centre for Ageing Better.

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Imperial London Hotels: Changing mindsets

Imperial London Hotels is a family-run business that’s been going for 200 years. The pandemic made them rethink hospitality in favour of older workers.

  • Work
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Case Study: Age-friendliness in the Blood

Sharon Betts, Director of Corporate Services at the Isle of Wight Council, talks to us about just some of the initiatives and good practice at the Council, that supports their commitment to being an Age-friendly Employer.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council - Putting the pledge into practice

For East Riding of Yorkshire Council, being an age-friendly employer is a central part of putting equality, diversity and inclusion commitments into practice.

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Rudy's story - Modelling in older age

Rudy Harding began modelling in his 60s, jetting across Europe and featuring in various advertising campaigns.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Colin's story - 'unretiring' as an older worker

Colin, Training Officer at Bolton Council, shares his experience of enjoying a new career in his 60s.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Patrick - Stories from the image library

Patrick is 73 and a retired teacher. Here he talks about his experience of being photographed for our Age-positive image library.

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Jo and Liz - Stories from the image library

Jo, 67, and Liz, 60, talk about their experience of being photographed for our Age-positive image library.

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Rachel - Stories from the image library

Rachel, 63, talks about her experience of being photographed for our Age-positive image library, as well as the importance of positive representation for older trans people.

  • Age-friendly Movement

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