State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Group of older people exercising outdoor

Library of resources on healthy ageing launched

The resource library brings together a catalogue of reports, studies and infographics on a range of topics related to ageing better.

UK’s damaging views on ageing revealed in new report analysing language used across society

Language used across society to describe ageing and older people risks ‘damaging UK’s social fabric’, our new report says.

Windrush & Diversity: Stories of a Hackney Generation

A collection of booklets and podcasts from Hackney CVS have helped to record and celebrate the diversity of Hackney.

Wil's voice

Wil, 61, is using her own experience of the mental health service to help improve care and support of people with mental illness.

Rupert's voice

Rupert, 52, shares with us his experiences of growing up in Nottingham as a Black person and how he has been navigating the COVID-19 pandemic while living with his mum.

Beverley's voice

Beverley, from London, recalls spending her early years with a White foster family and explains how her later life is devoted to giving Black people a voice.

Guide launched to help community organisations future-proof their volunteer base in wake of COVID-19

The guide will help voluntary organisations mobilise and engage a more diverse range of over 50s volunteers, including those who typically face barriers to getting involved in their communities.

Reggie's voice

Reggie, 55, talks about encountering racism during his school days, setting up an independent Saturday school for African and Caribbean children and being one of the first members of a golf society.

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.