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A picture's worth a thousand words: What our new set of infographics can tell us about England's ageing population

Blog
8 Dec 2025
3 min read

In this blog our Senior Evidence Manager, Aideen Young, talks about the value of our State of Ageing infographics and how they can facilitate effective and collaborative ways of working.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Putting people at the heart of change: Unlocking the benefits of the Mayfield Review

Blog
5 Dec 2025
4 min read

A month ago today [December 5], the independent review by businessman Sir Charles Mayfield into the role of employers in tackling health-related economic inactivity was published.

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Five ways town and parish councils are making their communities age-friendly

Blog
4 Dec 2025
4 min read

A rapidly growing ageing population presents an opportunity and a need for town and parish councils to help shape communities to better serve older people.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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When it comes to being an inclusive employer, sometimes it is the small things that really matter

Blog
3 Dec 2025
4 min read

Having spent more than 30 years as a Disabled worker, Lou Okello knows that sometimes it is the little things that can make all the difference for creating truly inclusive workplaces.

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Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget

News
26 Nov 2025
5 min read

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Five ways the UK government can support Disabled older people access work

Blog
26 Nov 2025
3 min read

Disabled older people face a double prejudice that significantly restricts their involvement in the job market.

  • Work
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Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people

Blog
24 Nov 2025
5 min read

The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Riot Women district home to one of England’s poorest neighbourhoods for older people

News
21 Nov 2025
3 min read

New analysis of government data from the Centre for Ageing Better has highlighted a huge growth in income deprivation among older people.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

When and How Is Age Mentioned? The Role of Age References in Narratives of Adults Aged 65 and Over
Gocieková, V., et al., The Gerontologist
This Czech study examines how older adults respond to ageing references when navigating later life.
Mind the Gap: A systematic review of barriers, facilitators, and experiences of care transitions for people living with dementia and their informal caregivers
Greene, L., et al., The Gerontologist
This article examines factors affecting care transitions for people with dementia and their caregivers.
The workforce learning slowdown?
Learning and Work Institute
This report examines adult learning in the UK.

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