State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Growing #OlderAndGreener

Tackling the climate emergency is an urgent issue that requires an intergenerational approach. Communities across the UK are ensuring the voices of older people are heard.

#OlderAndGreener: Activities across the UK Network

Explore what Age-friendly Communities are doing locally to tackle the climate emergency.

‘Older and Greener’: Communities celebrate International Day of Older Persons with climate campaign

Age-friendly Communities are offering an opportunity for action, with local authorities across the country leading the charge in tackling the crisis and declaring climate emergencies.

#OlderAndGreener

We've launched a campaign to highlight the important contribution older people make to tackling climate change.

Major milestone: The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is now 50 +

With the official confirmation of six new members across the UK, it brings the total number of Age-friendly Communities to 52.

Best foot forward: Understanding active travel

This webinar explored the motivators and barriers to active travel for people in their 50s and 60s, and by extension, what might work to get people in this age group walking or cycling as their default mode of travel.

Staying indoors: The long-term impact of lockdown on older adults’ health

During the pandemic, many older adults were told to stay at home. But what does being confined indoors do to someone’s health?

Our response to the government's announcement on social care

We welcome the government’s steps towards sustainable funding for the social care system, which has been kicked into the long grass by successive governments.

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.