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To realise economic growth mission, Labour must unleash potential of 50+ population

Increased devolved powers for the regions and new rights for workers can help drive economic growth – if the government deliver a targeted approach to our growing ageing population.

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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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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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If we transform housing, we can also transform the quality of life for those immediately affected

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David Done
10 Jul 2024
Poor-quality housing can have a negative impact on us as we grow older, and more of us are affected by this complex problem due to an increasingly ageing population.
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Being age-friendly makes perfect sense for businesses – and the customers they serve

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Rebecca Bayliss
3 Jul 2024
Being age-friendly makes perfect sense for businesses – and the customers they serve.
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International Day of Older People - 1 October 2024

Join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities, this International Day of Older People.
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Safe Homes Now

No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. We’re leading a national campaign to fix unsafe homes.
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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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Dave’s voice – unretiring with Ipsos

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Michael's voice - COVID-19 and the digital divide

Michael, 64, talks about the positive impact that getting a laptop and being online has had on his life.

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How do you create a menopause-friendly workplace?

On World Menopause Day, three Age-friendly Employer Pledge employers discuss the policies and practices they have successfully put in place.  

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Latest research from others

Development, feasibility, and acceptability of a process-based intervention to decrease internalized ageism.
Murphy, D, J., et al., Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
2 Jun 2024
This paper outlines the impact and feasibility of a 6-week online process-based intervention aimed at reducing internalised ageism in older people.
Loneliness and social isolation of ethnic minority / immigrant older adults
Joshi, M., Finney, N., and Hale, J. M., Ageing and Society
4 Jun 2024
This paper outlines evidence on experiences of loneliness amongst ethnic minority / immigrant older adults.
Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life
Younes, S., R., Marques, B., and McIntosh, J., Sustainability
28 May 2024
This paper examines the relationship between public spaces and older people’s quality of life.

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