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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.

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The 'neighbourhood arts centre without walls'

RivelinCo is a ‘neighbourhood arts centre without walls’ based in Hillsborough, Sheffield, organising cultural activities for and with the community. Events take place in parks, community centres, high streets, car parks, empty shops, etc. – anywhere non-traditional!  

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Latest research from others

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.
Adapting to an older workforce: health and the (non) response of employers in an era of insecurity
Lain D., Journal of Social Policy
This paper examines how financial and competitive pressures in public and private organisations affect their ability to implement voluntary work adaptations for ageing workers.
Never too late to change the rate: Attitudes of UK adults aged 50–70 towards respiratory vaccinations
Aguilar P. F, and Satherley, P., Royal Society for Public Health
This paper presents findings from a survey of UK adults aged 50-70, exploring their attitudes toward respiratory vaccinations.

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