Resources

Cold, damp and mouldy homes have serious health consequences for millions of people across the UK today

This guide demonstrates the important role of town and parish councils in creating age-friendly communities and gives examples from local councils who are already leading the way.

Our population is ageing. Over the next quarter of a century, the number of people aged 55 and over in England will grow by five million.

This free benchmarking tool provides a snapshot of key data available at the local authority level to help local councils and organisations in England better understand their ageing population.

This briefing shows how local authorities and organisations are finding ways to support residents who need support to declutter or clear their homes.

Download our State of Ageing 2025: Technical Summary and Data Tables.