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Older workers with health conditions disproportionately sidelined from work because of ageism

Our new comprehensive health and work evidence review finds older people with a long-term health condition more likely to be out-of-work than younger peers.

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The Centre for Ageing Better is tackling inequalities in ageing. We are working to make our workplaces, homes and communities inclusive of older people, as well as building an Age-friendly Movement so that society sees ageing in a more positive and realistic way.

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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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Fighting back against falls at home

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Jules Robinson
24 Sep 2024
Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
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The valuable role for communities and local authorities in raising Pension Credit take-up

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Rebecca Lines
30 Aug 2024
A recent change in the eligibility rules for the Winter Fuel Payment has raised the importance of older people signing up for Pension Credit if they meet the criteria.
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Overtly ageist businesses will pay the price for such blinkered thinking – in a myriad of ways

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Emily Andrews
19 Jul 2024
An employment tribunal has granted a multi-million award to a senior executive dismissed by a firm that had a policy of only hiring people under the age of 45.
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UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.
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Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers.
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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.

Stories and Case Studies

Harry's story: Age is an asset

Have you got a story to tell about getting older that will challenge people to think differently? Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] 

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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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Department for Work and Pensions: Empowering the over 50s

Louise Berry, a 50 Plus Champion for Cheshire, explains how she helps older workers find their way back into the labour market.

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Latest research from others

Public Engagement in Health Policy‐Making for Older Adults
You, J., Health Expectations
This paper examines the characteristics and impacts of public engagement initiatives aimed at informing health policymaking for older adults.
Fostering intergenerational harmony: Can good quality contact between older and younger employees reduce workplace conflict?
Drury, L., and Fasbender, U., Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
This UK study examined conflicts between older and younger co-workers and ways to reduce them.
Older people’s Experiences and Perspectives on Place and Community Living in the UK
Sixsmith, J., Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
This study examines older adults’ experiences and participation in their communities in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester.

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