Our State of Ageing 2019 report uses publicly available data to give a snapshot of what life is like for people aged 65 and older today, while looking at key areas: work and finances, housing, health and communities.
We must take digital inclusion seriously as a public health and equity issue, particularly in light of the new NHS 10 Year Plan. Despite increasing internet use overall, millions remain offline or lack the skills and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world.
Glimmer of hope for older people’s commissioner role in England after latest government announcement
The Women and Equalities Committee recommended the government consider replicating the framework in Wales for a Commissioner for Older People in a report published earlier this year.
Ageing Better were among a partnership of organisations that delivered the recent Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, bringing together around 250 leaders, policymakers, practitioners and researchers from the UK and around the globe.
The age-friendly role of Business Improvement Districts
There is huge untapped potential for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to play a pivotal role in making places more accessible and welcoming to us as we age.