State of Ageing 2019 infographics

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Why Michael is #AgeingWithPride

"I’d say Britain is ageist. I hope that it’s getting better, and I think that over time attitudes will improve."

Landscape photo of a bridge in Manchester

Metro Mayors: Powerhouses for positive ageing?

Deepening devolution to metro and county regions is a key strand in the government's approach to Levelling Up. This will create huge potential to make older people's lives better.

Older than ever: Ageing population requires change of approach

We urge the government and communities to do more to adapt for our ageing population, in response to new England & Wales Census 2021 data released today.

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Developing a local ‘State of Ageing’ report

A guide to data, indicators and other ways to understand how well people are ageing in your local area.

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How we created 'The State of Ageing in Leeds'

Based on our experiences on creating 'The State of Ageing in Leeds', this is an example of the concrete steps that you can take with the principles of a data-led approach, informed by this approach.

Baroness Sally Greengross OBE – an appreciation of a fellow campaigner for older people

The chief executive of the International Longevity Centre UK and crossbench peer has sadly passed away.

How the triple lock is being used to stoke intergenerational conflict

This week, the government confirmed that it is looking to reinstate the triple lock guarantee on the state pension next April after its suspension for the 2022/23 tax year.

Old and invisible: The state pension age increase is pushing thousands into poverty

A new report, commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better, reveals the number of 65-year-olds living in absolute income poverty more than doubled in the two years after the process to increase the state pension age to 66 began

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.