Strength and balance infographics

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The resilience and contribution of older women to the workforce of 2022

Progress is being made for older women in the workforce, but why is the gender pay gap the most pronounced for women in their 50s and 60s?

Image library collection recognises contributions of “invisible” older women in work

We're celebrating the role of older women in work, as part of the latest update to our Age-positive image library.

Price of energy price guarantee incomparable to heavy human cost of inaction

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed in his Mini Budget statement that the cost to taxpayers of energy bill support to households and businesses this winter will be £60 billion.

older man and woman walking down the street

How can local elected members help us all age better?

Can elected members make a difference to the lives of older people? We ask a former councillor for their thoughts.

Ageing Better is backing proposed Carer’s Leave Bill

We're supporting legislative moves to grant more employment support and flexibility for unpaid carers.

Centre for Ageing Better pays tribute to The Queen

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

two older women walking together on a sunny street

What our ageing society needs from the next Prime Minister

After weeks of campaigning, we've heard very little from the Conservative Party leadership candidates about how they'll tackle issues affecting older people.

Extra support needed urgently this winter in wake of energy price cap rise

We respond to Ofgem confirming new energy price cap for October 2022 will be an average of £3,549 per year.

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.