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What the English Devolution Bill means for the age-friendly movement in England

A substantial reform of local authority structures is set to get underway across England.

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Action today for all our tomorrows

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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Our summary presents key data on our older population and shows that, quite simply, where you are born in England determines how long you live and how well you age.
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Join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in celebrating the power that social connections have in shaping our lives and communities, this International Day of Older People
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A new summit statement sets out ten objectives needed to drive age-friendly programmes and signals the establishment of the Global Age-Friendly Futures Research Network to support this work.
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We must take digital inclusion seriously as a public health and equity issue, particularly in light of the new NHS 10 Year Plan. Despite increasing internet use overall, millions remain offline or lack the skills and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world.
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Tuesday 29 July marks three years since the previous government committed to raising accessibility standards on all new homes in the country, yet have failed to do so. New analysis reveals how many more people could be living in accessible homes, had the government raised the standards as it had promised to.
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Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers
Preview Age-positive images

Photos in the image library, which depict older people in non-stereotypical ways, are available to download for free.

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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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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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This webinar explained how you can capture photos that show the diversity of older people in realistic and authentic ways.

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Action on ageing and health – led by data and insight

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Jo and Liz - Stories from the image library

Jo and Liz, who have been together for nearly 27 years and have five children, talk about the importance of representation for older LGBTQ+ people.

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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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Latest research from others

Stossier, L., et al., International Journal of Housing Policy
This study examines community-based housing for minoritised older adults.
Ipsos
This study explores public attitudes to ageing across 32 countries.
Work and pensions committee
This report examines rising pensioner poverty in the UK.

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