Older people’s contributions to their communities are invaluable - they matter for the wellbeing of older people and their families, as well as for their neighbourhoods.
Our new State of Ageing report details how older people from some Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds are more likely to live in poverty, poor housing and poorer health than average.
Our recent State of Ageing finance chapter details the staggering number of pensioners without savings or workplace/private pensions left to get by on the meagre state pension.
Less than three weeks after winning the election, the Labour government had announced a new pensions review, promising that it would look, among other things, at ‘retirement adequacy’.
We examine why so many older people face significant financial inequality and are not prepared for their retirement. This full length chapter has been updated in 2024.
Over and above working and caring, we explore important contributions older people make to society. We will be releasing more detailed data and analysis in 2024.
Our online, interactive report captures a snapshot of how people in the UK are ageing today, while looking at past trends and our prospects if action isn't taken.
While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ageing Better welcomes Committee’s recommendations to tackle ageism
Ageing Better warmly welcomes the findings from the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) recommending a range of steps to strengthen the rights of older people.
New Age Without Limits research finds how ageism can impact older people's enjoyment of Taylor Swift
New research to mark the first anniversary of our anti-ageism campaign reveals ageist attitudes about what people over 50 should wear, how much they should exercise and even what music they should listen to.
Persistent ageist myths revealed as Age Without Limits campaign moves into second year
Our Age Without Limits anti-ageism campaign enters its second year and is calling on everybody to notice, challenge and change the country’s negative attitudes towards ageing and older people.
