State of Ageing 2019 infographics

New survey reveals half of people don’t believe they will look good when they are old

The new data also reveals that significant proportions of the population have concerns about their mobility, mental function, competency in their jobs, and ability to drive as they get older.

The State of Ageing 2023-24: understanding ethnic inequalities in later life

In this webinar invited experts examined what we know about the lives of older people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and what action is needed to address inequalities.

Are you ageist? England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches

Today we're launching Age Without Limits, a hard-hitting new campaign highlighting the issue of ageism.

Professor Dame Carol Black recognised in New Year Honours List 2024 with senior honour

The Centre for Ageing Better is delighted to congratulate its Chair, Professor Dame Carol Black, on being awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in the New Year’s Honours List 2024.

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Ageing Better’s Santa Wish List

This Christmas, our Ageing Better experts are not asking Santa for a Stretch Armstong, a Cabbage Patch Doll or a Thunderbirds Tracey Island.

Instead, we’re asking St Nicholas to sprinkle some of his yuletide magic to bring about lasting societal change in 2024.

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Learning and sharing: Coming together to celebrate Age-friendly Communities

At the end of last month, Age-friendly Community members from across the country came together for another successful UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Conference.

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Numbers of impoverished older people from minority ethnic backgrounds set to soar without urgent action

Our newly published State of Ageing report details how older people from certain ethnic minority backgrounds are currently much more likely to be living in poor health, deep poverty and inadequate housing than the national average.

Summary report: The State of Ageing 2023

The State of Ageing 2023-24 is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Our summary report discusses the data on our older population and highlights the urgent need for action.

State of Ageing 2019 infographics

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.