We want more people to be more physically active in later life. Maintaining and improving muscle strength and balance can help people in later life live independently and reduce the risk of falls.
While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major health benefits seen from strengthening and balancing activity throughout life
New evidence review supports current UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidance of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity as well as strength exercises on two or more days a week.
Living in the poorest parts of England can cost you almost five years of your life
Men living in the poorest areas of the country can expect to live 4.4 fewer years on average than those living in the wealthiest areas of England, our new analysis reveals.
Health inequalities in older age between richest and poorest are widening
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight growing inequality in healthy life expectancies between regions and more local areas.
Latest life expectancy stats remain below pre-pandemic levels
New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show life expectancy in England and Wales for 2021-23 is significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
Age-friendly case study: Supporting older people to shape their environment through walk audits
Walking audits are a tool many Age-friendly Communities are using in different ways to strengthen the voices of older people in the design of outdoor spaces.
