Search for
in
Filter results by subjects:
Select a Topic to filter by Subject
Filter results by content type:

News & blogs

Read all the latest news and blogs from the Centre for Ageing Better

ageing better purple

For media queries and interview opportunities, please contact the press office:

07795 620 698

[email protected]

Filter by
in
Sort by
Link to content
older woman working

Ageism will lock older workers out of employment as furlough ends, experts warn

News
6 Oct 2021

Employers could be missing out on the benefits of an intergenerational workforce, with the OECD finding that age diversity in the workforce could boost GDP by 19% in the next 30 years.

  • Work
Link to content
woman cycling

Greater Manchester committed to widening access and participation in active travel

Blog
4 Oct 2021

Active travel is key to people being happier, healthier and more connected. And yet levels of active travel drop off rapidly with age. How then, can we consider opportunities to increase levels of participation?

  • Age-friendly Movement
Link to content
older man walking

Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s healthy

News
4 Oct 2021

Our new report emphasises that well-designed neighbourhoods that enable people to walk and cycle are vital to helping people in their 50s and 60s stay active.

  • Age-friendly Movement
Link to content
woman gardening

Growing #OlderAndGreener

Blog
1 Oct 2021

Tackling the climate emergency is an urgent issue that requires an intergenerational approach. Communities across the UK are ensuring the voices of older people are heard.

  • Age-friendly Movement
Link to content
Older pair protesting with signs

‘Older and Greener’: Communities celebrate International Day of Older Persons with climate campaign

News
29 Sep 2021

Age-friendly Communities are offering an opportunity for action, with local authorities across the country leading the charge in tackling the crisis and declaring climate emergencies.

  • Age-friendly Movement
Link to content
older woman gardening

Major milestone: The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is now 50 +

News
23 Sep 2021

With the official confirmation of six new members across the UK, it brings the total number of Age-friendly Communities to 52.

  • Age-friendly Movement
Link to content
row of houses by a river

Homes that kill: 2 million homes in England pose a serious threat to health or safety

News
16 Sep 2021

A lack of action on poor-quality housing is leading to avoidable deaths, with 1 in 10 homes posing a serious risk to their residents’ health or safety.

  • Homes
Link to content
Row of houses

We have a crisis of poor-quality housing. Now is the time for change

Blog
16 Sep 2021

The state of England's homes is shocking, with millions living in homes that put their health and safety at risk. Why then have we become collectively complacent about this huge issue?

  • Homes

Latest research from others

Resident funding and care home quality: a retrospective observational analysis of the impact of the two-tier care system in England
Bach-Mortensen A. et al., Age and Ageing
This study examines how funding source influences care home quality in England.
How racism shapes loneliness in three UK Asian communities
Joshi, M., Finney, N., and Hale, J.M., Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
This study explores racism, social capital, and loneliness among Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani communities in Britain.
Mental health trajectories surrounding retirement
Li, X., Murray, A.L., and Booth, T., SSM Mental Health
This study investigates mental health trajectories during retirement transitions.

Sign up to receive the latest news, research, policy updates and events about ageing.

Subscribe

Contact our team for more information

Contact us