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Record number of centenarians a reminder we need to better prepare for ageing population

The ONS have released Census data today which reveals that the number of people aged over 100 in England and Wales is at a record high.

Case Study: Age-friendliness in the Blood

Sharon Betts, Director of Corporate Services at the Isle of Wight Council, talks to us about just some of the initiatives and good practice at the Council, that supports their commitment to being an Age-friendly Employer.

Ageing Better responds to consultation on plans to close up to 1,000 rail ticket offices

Almost half a million people have responded to a consultation on plans to close most railway ticket offices in England.

IPSO ruling on Jeremy Clarkson column should lead to this important change to the Editors’ Code

Earlier this summer, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) ruled that columnist Jeremy Clarkson discriminated against the Duchess of Sussex when he used an article in the Sun to describe his “hatred” of her with a series of sexist tropes.

New image library collection showcases contributions of older volunteers to NHS

Older volunteers in healthcare settings across the UK play a vital role in supporting medical staff and supporting patients and their families.

Ageing Better responds to new report warning one in five people in England will have a major illness by 2040

The number of people in ill health will rise by 37 per cent over the next two decades according to a new Health Foundation report.

Four key takeaways from the British Society of Gerontology’s annual conference

This year’s annual conference of the British Society of Gerontology highlighted the importance of understanding how issues including COVID-19 and climate change impact older people.

The silver lining to ageist conversation about candidates being too old to be president

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite says the acknowledgement of age bias by those who express the prejudice most stridently is a sign of progress.

Strength and balance infographics

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.