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The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline significantly since the end of the pandemic

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19 Feb 2026
3 min read

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just published new data showing the number of years people born in the UK could expect to spend in “good” general health.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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56 is too old to be wearing the latest fashions, according to the Great British public

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16 Feb 2026
5 min read

New polling for the launch of year three of our Age Without Limits campaign reveals new insights into everyday ageism in the UK. The Age Without Limits nationwide advertising campaign runs across digital, outdoor and audio until late May 2026.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Falls continue to be the leading cause of accidental deaths. Why aren’t we doing more to stop them? 

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12 May 2026
4 min read

New data reveals that falls from stairs or steps are the most common fatal accident in the UK for another year.

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Local authorities say government should aim higher on accessible homes minimum targets in planning reforms

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11 May 2026
3 min read

The government is currently considering introducing a minimum target that ensures at least 40% of new housing is delivered to M4(2) accessible and adaptable standards across the country.

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Finding the right tools to tackle the nation’s poor quality housing crisis

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28 Apr 2026
5 min read

Millions of people across the country are living in homes that put their health at risk.

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Lifetime inequalities are driving poor retirement outcomes in a pension system that falls short for many ordinary workers

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23 Apr 2026
4 min read

A new research project, supported by the Centre for Ageing Better, explores how disadvantage builds across the life course to shape retirement outcomes.

  • Work
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A Missed Opportunity: The government’s preparations for an ageing society

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20 Apr 2026
5 min read

Late last year, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee concluded its inquiry into how the UK is preparing for an ageing society.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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A decade more of life and two decades extra in good health for those born in the wealthiest parts of the country compared to the poorest

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15 Apr 2026
3 min read

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today (Wednesday 15 April) reveals the gap in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between richest and poorest in England and Wales.

  • Age-friendly Communities

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