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Ageing Better reflections on the first year of Labour’s government

This week, the government moves into its second year in office following its election victory in July last year.

Our Action Area leads look back on how the government’s actions in their first year have impacted our ageing population and what we hope to see policy wise in the future.

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Housing

Homes with mould outnumber those with large screen TVs in England

Our new analysis reveals that homes in England are more likely to have mould, condensation and damp than a desirable household item such as a large screen TV.

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Ill Prepared: The strengths and weaknesses of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England


The government has announced its vision for health policy in England, with a plan to create a new model of care, fit for the future, that reimagines how the NHS provides care.

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Greater Manchester

Building an age-friendly city region: what we’ve learned from our partnership with Greater Manchester 

At Ageing Better, we’ve always believed in the power of partnership to drive meaningful change.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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The postcode lottery of finding an accessible home

New Centre for Ageing Better analysis reveals how few homes in the UK are fully accessible, and the huge regional variations with some residents' chances of finding an accessible home six times lower than others.

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More than two-thirds of the public think there’s no age limit to having fun at Glastonbury

Around one in four members of the public (23%) think Glastonbury would be better if it had fewer people aged 50 and above attending, a new survey from anti-ageism campaign Age Without Limits reveals. 

  • Age-friendly Movement

Meet the team

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Neil Vowles
Media Manager
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 James
Media Officer
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

Northern Health Science Alliance
This report examines disparities in the ageing process between the North and South of England.
House of Commons
This report reviews the UK’s progress in retrofitting homes for net zero emissions.
Ribeiro-Gonçalves, et al., Sexuality Research and Social Policy
This study examines the link between sexual stigma and mental health in gay, lesbian, and bisexual adults aged 60 and over.

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