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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Oct 2017

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

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Community, Connection, and Inequality: Rethinking Ageing in England

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

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COVID-19 and the digital divide: Supporting digital inclusion and skills during the pandemic and beyond

This report offers examples of good practice and recommendations for organisations that deliver services to users and help digitally excluded people with skills training.

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Helping out: Taking an inclusive approach to engaging older volunteers

This guide is designed as a practical tool to support organisations working with volunteers to engage over 50s and widen participation among different types of people.

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Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering grant programme

In partnership with DCMS, we funded five projects to trial different ways of engaging and supporting older volunteers.

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

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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Community, Connection, and Inequality: Rethinking Ageing in England

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

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's celebration of becoming the 100th Age-friendly Community

Dorset becomes the 100th Age-friendly Community

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

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Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections

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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