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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

News
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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National Employability Day 2026: Is employment support doing enough for older workers?

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26 Jun 2026
4 min read

Today is National Employability Day, an annual opportunity to highlight the contribution of employment support in helping people move into work, writes Elena Boninsegni, our External Affairs Manager for Work.

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The tale of two 60s: The gulf between the have and have-nots in a decade of change

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25 Jun 2026
5 min read

A new Centre for Ageing Better report warns that more than one in four people in their 60s are living in financially precarious circumstances - and their numbers are set to grow significantly over the next few years.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Championing the over-50 workforce in Greater Manchester

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23 Jun 2026
4 min read

Last month, Ageing Better published our report into the Support to Succeed programme in Greater Manchester developing new approaches to employment support.

  • Work
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Five ways Local Authorities can support safer ageing

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15 Jun 2026
2 min read

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being held today to highlight the hidden epidemic of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older people.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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How can we create communities that are both carer friendly and age-friendly?

Blog
12 Jun 2026
4 min read

This week is Carers Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the challenges faced by carers and the contributions that they make, writes our Head of Communities Charlotte Lewis.

  • Age-friendly Communities
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No sell-by-date: Charity campaign calls for an end to everyday ageist phrases

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10 Jun 2026
4 min read

As our anti-ageism campaign celebrates its third Age Without Limits Day, our new polling reveals the continued widespread use of ageist phrases.

  • Ageism & Inequalities

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