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Government failing to ensure a decent life for older people as pensioner poverty spirals

'The State of Ageing 2022' suggests England is becoming an increasingly challenging country to grow old in, with pensioner poverty and levels of poor health increasing.

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Summary | The State of Ageing 2022

Our annual State of Ageing report suggests that England is becoming an increasingly challenging country to grow old in, with rising pensioner poverty and poor health.

Using the NatCen panel to shine a spotlight on our homes and communities during the pandemic

Safe, accessible homes and well-connected communities are fundamental for ageing better, as the pandemic has made all too clear.

Volunteering and helping out in the COVID-19 outbreak

Volunteering and community connectedness in the COVID-19 outbreak

These two reports, based on research conducted by NatCen Social Research, examine volunteering and community connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Women spending more years with disabling illness: International Women’s Day

Data shows women’s health is getting worse, with women, on average, spending more than a quarter of their lives with disabling illness.

Age or fixed terms – can the House of Lords learn from charities?

Whilst often a source of contention, debates on the number of Peers in the House of Lords should not be settled on the basis of age.

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How community organisations contribute to healthy ageing

This webinar explored the findings from our evaluation of the Leeds Neighbourhood Network.

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Webinar: The State of Ageing 2022

We explored the key themes from our flagship report, The State of Ageing 2022, a comprehensive review of the most recent national data on ageing.

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.