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One in five older people living in a home which could make them sicker this winter

New data from Ageing Better reveals the scale of the country’s poor quality housing crisis and the widespread impact it is having on the nation’s health.

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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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Crucial that older people’s commissioner has sufficient powers, Ageing Better CEO tells parliamentary committee

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Centre for Ageing Better
12 Dec 2024
Dr Carole Easton OBE was speaking at the Women and Equalities Committee in Parliament yesterday afternoon.
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How to ensure flexible working works for employers and employees

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John Kiernan
11 Dec 2024
Employees have gained new flexible working rights this year and the Labour government are set to outlay plans to expand those rights further.
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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.

Stories and Case Studies

Saga – supporting 'Generation Experience'

Roisin Mackenzie is Chief People Officer of Saga, which fully supports the Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Here Roisin provides an outline of the company’s practices that might inspire other employers.

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Harry's story: Age is an asset

Have you got a story to tell about getting older that will challenge people to think differently? Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] 

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Colin's story - 'unretiring' as an older worker

Colin’s extensive experience and skills are invaluable in his work supporting others to re-enter the labour market – he stresses that older workers have so much to offer employers.

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Latest research from others

You are not alone in feeling lonely: Loneliness in later life
Age UK
This report explores loneliness amongst older people living in the UK.
Impact of household characteristics on patient outcomes post hip fracture
MacRae, C. et al., BMC Public Health
This study examines how living alone or with someone ill affects recovery after hip fracture.
Shaping the future: A national forum’s call to action to eliminating ageism in care and support
International Longevity Centre Canada
This report outlines the pervasiveness and impact of ageism in Canada.

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