State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Whatever the result of the local elections, councils can play a part in improving later lives

The local elections are an opportunity for local leaders to consider how they can create and enable more age-friendly communities

Reflections on being an age-friendly community from an age-friendly lead

Liverpool played host to the 2019 UK Network of Age-friendly Communities conference.

Local authorities need funding and power if they are to help citizens age well

Local authorities continue to struggle to provide adequate social care for their population. Whitehall urgently needs to publish the long-awaited Social Care Green Paper.

Ageism is alive and well. But we can change the conversation

Research published recently in The Lancet suggests that one quarter of people over the age of 50 have felt discriminated against whilst doing everyday tasks.

Response to the Lords Committee report on Intergenerational Fairness & Provision

We respond to the Lords Committee's final report on Intergenerational Fairness & Provision and call for the Government to make big structural changes to housing, work and communities.

Response to Independent Age report on social care costs

We respond to new research on social care and call for the Government to consider legislating for flexible, paid carers’ leave.

Response to ONS statistics of numbers of people living alone

Latest figures from the ONS show that increasing numbers of people in mid-life are living alone.

Response to link between age discrimination and poorer health

A recent article in the Lancet suggested a quarter of over 50s claimed they've been unfairly treated in stores, restaurants and hospitals.

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.