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Community, Connection, and Inequality: Rethinking Ageing in England

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16 Oct 2025
4 min read

Alongside many other elements that contribute to a good later life are the communities we live in. Being part of a community provides a sense of belonging and support which are vital for psychological wellbeing. Read our blog from our Senior Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice, Dr Aideen Young which outlines our latest State of Ageing chapter.

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The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers

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15 Sep 2025
6 min read

The Centre for Ageing Better launches new report calling 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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Ageing Better responds to delay in Decent Homes Standard for Renters

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29 Jan 2026
2 min read

The government has announced details of its plans to bring in a Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector following public consultation.

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Why employment matters for healthy ageing: reflections from General Practice

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28 Jan 2026
4 min read

Dr Ballal Seddique is a Tower Hamlets-based GP who has recently started a new role with the Connect to Work Programme, a government employment support programme for adults facing barriers to employment such as disabilities, long-term health conditions, housing instability, or caring responsibilities.

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Ageing Better reacts to government’s Warm Homes Plan announcement

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21 Jan 2026
3 min read

The government has announced its Warm Homes Plan which it is describing as the biggest public investment in homes upgrades in British history.

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Now is the chance for parish and town councils to seize the age-friendly moment

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19 Jan 2026
3 min read

The government’s plans for local government devolution have the potential to move significant powers to town and parish councils in England.

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Ageing Better responds to government funding announcement for home adaptations

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15 Jan 2026
2 min read

The government has announced increased funding to a scheme that will allow people to install adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and assistive technologies in their homes.

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Community services are squeezed, but vital in supporting older people to age well

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14 Jan 2026
3 min read

Community services are on the decline as local authorities try to square the circle of lower core funding, rising costs and higher demand.

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

Latest research from others

Technical Report: Underpensioned - Analysis of Pensions Wealth data
Pensions Policy Institute
The Impacts of Age-Related Peripheral Hearing Loss, Central Auditory Processing, and Cognition on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Vaseuez, S.E., Bierma, A.J., and Kreisman, B.M., Journal for Ageing Longevity
This study examines quality of life (QoL) among older adults with age related hearing loss, central auditory processing deficits, or cognitive decline.
Survey of Employees and Self-Employed Workers, 2024 to 2025
Department for Work & Pensions and Government Social Research Profession
This UK study explores how workers manage their health and wellbeing.

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