Inequalities in later life infographics

The things that scare people about ageing – and why I’m not worried about them

Many people fear getting older, but there are opportunities that come with the ageing process.

Group of people standing before a Positive Ageing Month banner.

Age-friendly Belfast – Older and Wiser

A learning exchange with age-friendly colleagues in Northern Ireland inspired Adam Rees from Bristol in his own age-friendly practice.

Four elderly ladies sitting around a table smiling.

Demonstrating the value of voluntary actions

For many people, being shown the community impact of their activity is extremely important.

The Budget is a huge opportunity for the Chancellor to give us all a better later life

Longer lives are something to be celebrated, but increased longevity has implications for some of the big-ticket political issues of today – health, housing and work

Group of muslim men prayer in front of building.

Nurturing and supporting people to do more in their community means doing more on inclusion

The review of community contributions in later life finds that some people can be shut out of ‘formal’ volunteer roles.

Care Minister: UK business must seize the opportunities of an ageing population

Minister for Care Caroline Dinenage calls for businesses to seize the opportunities of a growing older market and help consumers to age well.

How can business meet the Grand Challenge on Ageing?

This breakfast debate explored the opportunities that the ‘grand challenge’ of an ageing population presents.

This photo is taken on the street outside of a hospital with sign saying 'General Hospital'.

Large charities have much to learn from grass-roots groups

In light of our latest review on age-friendly inclusive volunteering, Michael Adamson, CEO at British Red Cross, ponders on how to build greater links with informal community networks.

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.