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Good Home Inquiry

How can we tackle the financial barriers that prevent us from improving our homes?

The Good Home Inquiry is examining how to address the differing finance needs, from funding small repairs and adaptations to comprehensive, whole house upgrades.

  • Homes
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Dr Anna Dixon announced as Chair of Archbishop's new Commission on Reimagining Care

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today announced a new commission aimed at developing a radical and inspiring vision that reimagines care and support.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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What can an 82-year-old Hamlet tell us about inclusivity in the workplace?

While A-list actors may be able to find work whatever their age, it’s a different story for ordinary older workers who face barriers to work right from the start.

  • Work
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Age-positive icon

Do symbols speak louder than words when it comes to our attitudes to ‘the elderly’?

Our recently released age-positive icons have launched to change the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and to help us move towards a more positive, realistic image.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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High street in Brighton

Poorest hit hardest by pandemic, according to new figures

The pandemic has had the worst impact on those who are struggling financially, including on their physical and emotional health, financial security, and relationships.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Dr Anna Dixon MBE to leave the Centre for Ageing Better as Chief Executive

We are sorry to announce that Dr Anna Dixon MBE will be leaving the Centre for Ageing Better in June following her success in starting up the organisation and leading it over the last five and a half years.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Mr Motivator

Mr Motivator joins experts in calling for action on over 50s' health

New figures show that over a third of over 55s have seen their strength decline since the COVID-19 outbreak, and nearly 40% are doing less exercise than last year.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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London

My vision of a Decade of Healthy Ageing: Glowing at 70

Working in small groups around the eight Age-friendly Communities domain topics, older Londoners identified the top five priorities within each for action by the Greater London Authority over the next four years.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

UK Health Security Agency
25 Apr 2024
This study explores the preparedness of personal home (domiciliary) care workers in extreme cold weather. Based on qualitative research with social care practitioners, stakeholders and adults…
Rasset, P., Mange, J., Augustinova, M., Frontiers in Psychology
24 May 2024
This review outlines age-related stereotypes faced by older people, and the mechanisms through which they impact mental and physical health.
Office for National Statistics
9 May 2024
This statistical release presents an overview of UK measures of wellbeing, including specific findings related to older people. Drawing on economic, environmental, and social statistics, findings…

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