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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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Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget

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26 Nov 2025
5 min read

Politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

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Five ways the UK government can support Disabled older people access work

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26 Nov 2025
3 min read

Disabled older people face a double prejudice that significantly restricts their involvement in the job market.

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Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people

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24 Nov 2025
5 min read

The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

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Riot Women district home to one of England’s poorest neighbourhoods for older people

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21 Nov 2025
3 min read

New analysis of government data from the Centre for Ageing Better has highlighted a huge growth in income deprivation among older people.

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Rebuilding trust, redesigning services: Moving toward anti-racist models of home improvement

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21 Nov 2025
5 min read

Without more inclusive home improvement support, we risk leaving people from racially minoritised communities in homes that put their health and wellbeing at risk writes Nazia Azad, Centre for Ageing Better programme manager for Homes.

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Government must act now to prevent a growing housing crisis for older people

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18 Nov 2025
4 min read

Forward planning: A vision of ageing at home, released today by the Fabian Society and co-produced with the Centre for Ageing Better, is calling on the government to act now to prevent a crisis for older people unable to access and live in good quality homes.

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

Latest research from others

Telling it like it is: Experiences of Older People at End of Life 2025
Community Foundation Ireland
This Irish report examines the needs of older people and their families around end-of-life care.
Health trends and variation in England 2025: a Chief Medical Officer report
Department of Health and Social Care
This report provides a snapshot of health in England showing major trends over time.
The Social Construction of Age: Media Stigmatization of Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Markina-Camacho, I., and Santos-Diez, M-T., Journalism and Media
This review explores how older adults are represented in the media and whether coverage reinforces ageism.

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