Publications

These two reports, based on research conducted by NatCen Social Research, examine volunteering and community connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report has been produced by Leeds City Council, Leeds Older People’s Forum and the Centre for Ageing Better, and looks at what life is like for people aged 50 and over in Leeds.

This guide is designed as a practical tool to support organisations in communicating about ageing and older age.

This report details the evaluation of a programme that was created to explore how over 50s can access the benefits of flexible working.

In partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Department for Work and Pensions, we're working to improve the economic activity rate among people aged 50 to State Pension age.

This report shows that prospects for people currently in their 50s and 60s have worsened considerably across many key aspects of life – such as health, work, housing and finances – when compared to people who were at the same age at the turn of the millennium.

This briefing presents the findings of recent research from the Universities of Sussex and Manchester. It looks at ethnic inequalities in health in later life in the UK.

We know that 36% of 50-70 year olds feel at a disadvantage applying for jobs due to their age. This recruitment guide sets out five key actions to help organisations become more age-inclusive.