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This report brings together data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population. Explore the seven chapters now using our interactive landing page.

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The Centre for Ageing Better is tackling inequalities in ageing. We're working to make our homes and workplaces suitable for us as we get older, as well as building an Age-friendly Movement to challenge negative attitudes about ageing.

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50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat, warns new State of Ageing report

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Nov 2023
Today we launch our fourth annual State of Ageing report which brings together realms of data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.
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Ageism Action Day: Micro-grants for Age-friendly Communities

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Centre for Ageing Better
9 Nov 2023
Micro-grants are being made available for community groups and local voluntary sector organisations within communities who are part of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, to take part in our new annual Action Day to tackle ageism, as part of a pilot programme.
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Summary report: The State of Ageing 2023

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Nov 2023
The State of Ageing 2023-24 is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Our summary report discusses the data on our older population and highlights the urgent need for action.
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Home improvement could deliver carbon savings equivalent to removing almost 500,000 petrol cars from the road, according to new report

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Nov 2023
A new briefing from Ageing Better reveals how a nationwide home improvement scheme could deliver significant environmental benefits at low cost by targeting households most in need.
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Impact of ageism on people, the economy and society revealed

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Centre for Ageing Better
7 Feb 2023
Our latest report outlines the urgent need for our major public campaign to shift ageist attitudes, due to launch later this year.
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Five reasons why England needs a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

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Carole Easton
5 Apr 2023
The uncertainty around lifting the state pension age to 68 has again highlighted the need for better long-term planning for our ageing population.
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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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State of caring 2023 - the impact of caring on: health
Carers UK
23 Nov 2023
This report finds that caring responsibilities for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill are having a significant impact on people’s capacity to work and earn a full-time wage.
Trends in the Defined Contribution trust-based pensions market
Department for Work & Pensions
22 Nov 2023
This publication provides high-level estimates of the changing pension landscape since the roll-out of Automatic Enrolment (AE) and assesses the potential outlook by 2030. The overall aim is to show the growing importance of the pensions industry, the emerging evidence around market consolidation, and the potential benefit to members.
Government response to ending the proliferation of deferred small pots
Department for Work & Pensions
22 Nov 2023
This report sets out the government’s response to the public consultation on the proposal to resolve the small pots issue. It also calls for evidence on the long-term direction of workplace pension saving.

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