Inequalities in later life infographics

Hanging on for retirement?

It's important to remember that raising the state pension age does not automatically lead to everyone affected working for longer.

Health, care and housing workshop summary

We brought together people across the health, care and housing sectors to develop joint solutions to enable people to live independently for longer and alleviate pressure on the NHS and social care.

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Response to the Cridland Review of the State Pension age

At a speech today (Thursday, 23 March 2017) at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, John Cridland will present his final report into the state pension age.

Our response to the Government's Spring Budget

“This is not a budget that fundamentally recognises the significance of an ageing population..." said Anna Dixon, Chief Executive of the Centre for Ageing Better.

Digital skills, for life

12.6 million adults in the UK lack basic digital skills. 5.3 million people have never used the internet- and just over half (2.8 million) of these people are aged 75 years and over.

Mind the gap: between health and social care

We are on average living much longer. The Government needs to urgently address how to provide care and support to a growing number of people.

Could creativity keep you happy as you get older?

According to Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing, creativity is the top factor in whether people are happy in later life.

New Old – Designing the Right Balance

The 'New Old' exhibition at the Design Museum explores the role of new design in helping people to lead fuller, healthier and happier later lives.

Inequalities in later life infographics

We commissioned a scoping review of the evidence on the nature of inequalities in later life in England, and presented some of the key findings in the form of infographics.