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The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers

Our latest report calls for new policy and practice to improve support for Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s to find and stay in work.

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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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Summary | The State of Ageing 2025

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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International Day of Older People – 1 October 2025

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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Building belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections

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Pippa Mannerings
5 Sep 2025
3 min read
For this year’s International Day of Older People in the UK, we are celebrating the vital role that social connections can play in our lives.
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Getting your culture right for older workers

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Tracy Riddell
1 Sep 2025
5 min read
Tourism, hospitality, leisure and retail can often be perceived as employment sectors that appeal predominately to younger people, but they can offer attractive work and career options for older workers too
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What we've learnt from the launch of a new one-stop shop for home improvement

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Nazia Azad
3 Sep 2025
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Home improvement services are vital to allow people to live safely and independently, writes Nazia Azad, Programme Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better, when presenting the findings of their research into service implementation.
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Age-friendly Employer Pledge

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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

Christine and Margaret's story: Intergenerational homeshare

In this interview, Christine discusses the benefits of living with Margaret and what they have learned from one another.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council – a modern workforce in a modern workplace

Darren Stevens is Executive Director of Corporate Resources at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. He outlines the work that East Riding of Yorkshire Council is doing to become an Age-friendly Employer.

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Knowing your employee data and how to use it to improve age inclusiveness, is the cornerstone of understanding your gaps.

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Latest research from others

The evolution of barriers and facilitators to using a COPD app among older adults: results from a pilot study
Brady, J., et al., Frontiers in Digital Health
This US study examines how older adults with limited technology use engage with a health-focused smartphone app.
Midlife mission: Helping 50–64-year-olds back to work
The Centre for Social Justice
This report examines the role of UK employers and Government in addressing health- related inactivity and promoting healthy, inclusive workplaces.
How older adults use and think about AI
Institute for Healthcare policy and innovation, University of Michigan
This US-based study explores how adults aged 50 and above use AI technologies.

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