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Ageing Better and NCVO partner on age-friendly inclusive volunteering

We're partnering with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to help increase age-friendly inclusive volunteering in England.

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Age-friendly volunteering emerging from the pandemic

Formal volunteering shifted in different ways among age groups throughout the pandemic, with informal volunteering rising considerably.

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Creating an age-friendly recovery

Age-friendly cities and communities were well-placed to respond to the pandemic. Encouraging communities to join the Network is more important than ever before.

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The hidden secret behind avoidable deaths

Omitting over 75s in preventable death statistics has worrying implications for the value we place on older people’s lives.

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New images showing older and Disabled people getting active released

The photographs – which depict older and Disabled people in non-stereotypical, positive and authentic ways – are available for download and free to use.

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Spring Statement fails to alleviate concerns regarding rising pensioner poverty

Last year the number of pensioners living in poverty rose by 200,000 – and higher costs of living and energy prices will only further exacerbate the massive wealth inequalities we already see among older people.

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Confronting ageism, one bucket list adventure at a time

It’s clear we need a multi-generational approach to combating ageism, and it must start in the communities around us.

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Tackling poverty in later life

With pensioner poverty continuing to rise amid a wave of financial pressures, tailored action is urgently needed to help create a better later life for millions

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