State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Why does ageism matter? Six ways ageism impacts older people’s mental health

Ageism is so prevalent in our society that it is almost impossible to find an aspect of modern life in which its pernicious influence cannot be felt.

Older women almost completely missing from this year’s UK music festival headliners

Just one female music act over the age of 50 has been chosen for any of the 55 headliner slots at the UK’s most popular music festivals this summer, new analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better reveals.

The LGBT+ community should not be left to fend for itself as it grows older

The fact that the latest census results show a rapid increase in diversity of sexual orientation among older people in this country is a reason to celebrate this Pride month.

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COVID-19 inquiry must get to the heart of pandemic ageism

This week the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has held its first public hearing, launching an investigation scheduled to last at least until 2026.

Consistency is a mark of authenticity: Tackling ageism in the world of fashion

Ageing Better’s Director for Communications and Policy, Emma Twyning, discusses her conversation with the founder of Ageism Is Never In Style & The Bias Cut, Jacynth Bassett.

Latest Ageing Better image library collection offers glamorous and realistic response to poor representation of older women  

The need for better representation is highlighted by new survey we have carried out jointly which reveals nearly nine in ten (88%) women say over 50s are represented ‘poorly’ in adverts, films and on TV.

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Age-positive photography competition - winning entries announced

The Centre for Ageing Better and global stock image library Alamy have announced the winners of their joint photography competition to demonstrate the diversity of older age groups.

To preserve the NHS, we must limit the causes of poor health throughout people’s lives

This week Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech on the future of country’s health system, promising under a Labour government there would be a new direction for the NHS, that would fix the fundamentals, renew its purpose and make it fit for the future.

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.