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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Oct 2017

Contributing to communities infographics

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Thriving together: How hospitality can support older people to age well in the community

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Lorna Wang
11 Nov 2024
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The A-Z of International Day of Older People 2024 activities

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LGA Conference Fringe Session: Preparing for an ageing population – what can local authorities do?

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Conversation Week: The transition to a new life

Our Senior Evidence Officer, Ali Hawker, reflects on how talking about our feelings can help us feel more positive and equipped to transition into retirement.

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The V Word

Dawn Austwick – Chief Executive of Big Lottery Fund – reflects on the recent Centre for Ageing Better funding roundtable in Manchester.

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Great things lie ahead: ageing better in our communities

As Greater Manchester becomes the UK's first age-friendly city region, as recognised by the World Health Organisation, it's good to reflect on what an Age-friendly Community actually means in practice.

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What motivates people in later life to volunteer?

Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, reflects on what motivates people in later life to volunteer and how local authorities can widen participation.

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From ‘Nice nanas’ to cryptocurrency crusaders - three trends in future giving

As part of our review of volunteering and community activity among people over 50 experts from across the UK are hosting roundtables to help us gather views on how to boost participation.

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Making later life better in Leeds

In October 2017, Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF), Leeds City Council and Ageing Better joined together in a new five-year partnership to develop and share innovative approaches to tackle social, economic and health inequalities in later life across Leeds.

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Review of volunteering and community contributions in later life

Ageing Better, in partnership with the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport, has launched a review into how to enable more people aged 50 and over to contribute their time, skills and experience to their communities.

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A call to connect with one another

Jo Cox said, ‘young or old, loneliness doesn’t discriminate’. Today her fellow MPs Seema Kennedy and Rachel Reeves launch the conclusions of the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission.

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