State of Ageing 2019 infographics

The Road to Recovery: Bridging the digital divide

In this webinar we explored what we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic about how to support people to get online and stay online.

What do we mean when we talk about ‘Inclusive Design’?

At the Centre for Ageing Better we have been undertaking a research project to understand how retailers and consumers think about ‘inclusive’ products and how they need to be created with clear consideration of the needs of the majority of the population.

The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto for our Future

In partnership with The Policy Institute at King's College London, Anna Dixon discusses the main themes behind her new book, 'The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto for our Future' with Lord David Willetts.

How are older people adapting to digital technology during the COVID-19 pandemic

According to ONS stats, 47% of people over the age of 75 were recent internet users.

The Road to Recovery: Lessons from community organisations’ role supporting older people through the pandemic

In this webinar we explored how ‘Neighbourhood Networks’ in Leeds and Birmingham are responding to COVID-19, and the role of community organisations in supporting people in later life to remain connected to others and involved in our communities.

Leeds Neighbourhood Network

We're evaluating the Leeds Neighbourhood Networks in order to understand how community-based approaches can promote better health and participation in our communities.

Communities, coronavirus and creative solutions?

Leeds has an ambition to be the best city to grow old in. This is how the Leeds Neighbourhood Network is helping.

Real time evaluation of Leeds Neighbourhood Networks

This snapshot report evaluates the Leeds Neighbourhood Network (LNN), especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.