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Community, Connection, and Inequality: Rethinking Ageing in England

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16 Oct 2025
4 min read

Alongside many other elements that contribute to a good later life are the communities we live in. Being part of a community provides a sense of belonging and support which are vital for psychological wellbeing. Read our blog from our Senior Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice, Dr Aideen Young which outlines our latest State of Ageing chapter.

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The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers

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15 Sep 2025
6 min read

The Centre for Ageing Better launches new report calling for new policy and practice to improve support for Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s to find and stay in work.

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110 million lost hours of volunteering by older people due to post-pandemic slump

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20 Oct 2025
5 min read

Our latest State of Ageing chapter on Society reveals that the huge amount of volunteering carried out by people aged 50 and older has diminished compared to before the pandemic.

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Century Milestone: Celebrating the growth of our UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

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9 Oct 2025
5 min read

The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has reached its 100th member milestone meaning it now covers a combined population of more than 31.5 million people.

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Dorset becomes the 100th Age-friendly Community

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9 Oct 2025
3 min read

Dorset Council has become the 100th place in the UK to become an Age-friendly Community.

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What the Renters' Rights Bill means for older renters

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6 Oct 2025
3 min read

The Renters' Rights Bill aims to improve protections for renters in England's private rented sector. Today, on International Tenant's Day, our Programme Manager for Homes, Nazia Azad, discusses the impact it will have on older renters.

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Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections

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1 Oct 2025
4 min read

The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

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Retaining older workers vital to meeting government's house building and infrastructure drive

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25 Sep 2025
4 min read

The construction industry is experiencing a skills and labour shortage with thousands more workers needed to help the government meet its house building and infrastructure ambitions.

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Latest research from others

Television watching and cognitive outcomes in adults and older adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies
Dejakaisaya, H., et al., PLOS
This review examines the relationship between television watching and cognitive outcomes for older adults.
Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Study the Mental Health of Older Adults with a Refugee Life Experience
Frounfelker, R., Thapa, P., and Mishra, T., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
This US study examines the use of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) in mental health research with older adults who have refugee experiences.
Ageing while Black
Age UK
This report examines the experiences of people aged 50+ with Black Caribbean heritage in England.

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