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Numbers of impoverished older people from minority ethnic backgrounds set to soar without urgent action

Our newly published State of Ageing report details how older people from certain ethnic minority backgrounds are currently much more likely to be living in poor health, deep poverty and inadequate housing than the national average.

Summary report: The State of Ageing 2023

The State of Ageing 2023-24 is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Our summary report discusses the data on our older population and highlights the urgent need for action.

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Society | The State of Ageing 2023-24

Over and above working and caring, we explore important contributions older people make to society. We will be releasing more detailed data and analysis in 2024.

50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat, warns new State of Ageing report

Today we launch our fourth annual State of Ageing report which brings together realms of data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.

The stats which show it is harder getting older in the North

Our annual State of Ageing report is the definitive compilation of data around the experiences of our ageing population.

How to cite State of Ageing 2023-24

We would love to know more about how you’re planning to use State of Ageing, please let us know more information by contacting us.

Government and the medical profession need to adapt to an ageing population

The new annual report from England’s Chief Medical Officer says significantly improving the quality of life for older people should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.

Ageism Action Day

Age Without Limits Day is a day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism - as individuals, with friends and family, in our communities and in our workplaces.

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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.