State of Ageing 2019 infographics

How has COVID-19 changed the landscape of digital inclusion?

This briefing looks at how COVID-19 has impacted older people's internet use and sets out recommendations that will help ensure fewer people are digitally excluded.

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Urgent action needed to bridge digital divide in event of second lockdown

With nearly a fifth of over 65s not using the internet, much more action is needed to support older people in preparation for a possible second lockdown.

Bridging the digital divide: Infographics

Facts and stats on how COVID-19 is changing the landscape of digital inclusion.

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COVID-19 has shown that it’s not just kids at risk from obesity

Data shows it is people in their 50s and 60s who are most likely to be overweight, with around seven in ten people in this age group classified as either overweight or obese.

Community gardens need to be age-friendly and inclusive through COVID-19 recovery

Growing our own food does not just provide a local source of fresh fruit and vegetables at a time of uncertainty for the food supply chain, but it also plays an important role in maintaining positive mental health and a sense of connectedness.

Those in their 50s and 60s must be part of the road to recovery

A recent report by Ipsos MORI revealed what life has been like for those in their 50s and 60s during the COVID-19 lockdown.

From home life to work and money: the impact of lockdown on people in their 50s and 60s revealed

A new report by Ipsos MORI reveals the impact lockdown has had on those in their 50s and 60s.

Experience of people approaching later life in lockdown: The impact of COVID-19 on 50-70-year olds

In collaboration with Ipsos MORI, this report takes a look at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of those aged 50-70 in England.

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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.