Inequalities in later life infographics

How much money is enough for a good later life?

When asking what makes for an adequate income in later life, the best test of the role of the state pension is how well it serves those who are reliant on it as their main or only source of income in later life.

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.

Conversation Week: Talking About Later Life

Our Senior Evidence Officer, Ali Hawker, talks about the not so easy conversations we may all have as we approach retirement.

700,000 more pensioners in poverty if triple lock is scrapped – report warns

Low earners will have to put in an extra £540 a year to avoid poverty in retirement.

The V Word

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

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.

Woman gardening, Gorsehill, Greater Manchester

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.

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.

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.