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What does it mean for a city to be accessible?

Accessibility can mean a variety of different things, from wheelchair access to comprehensive information. For the historic city of Chester, becoming an accessible city has been a careful, long-term process - with real rewards.

Response to Sport England's figures on extra million people becoming physically active

According to new figures from Sport England, there has been an increase in the number of older people taking part in physical activities.

Ageing Better leads over 60 organisations in setting out shared vision for healthy ageing

Ageing Better and Public Health England (PHE), along with over 60 organisations, will work together to make England the best country in the world to grow old.

We must give future generations the gift of healthy ageing

We want to create a society where everyone in England has the best access to services in order to enjoy a good later life through healthy ageing.

Cultivating resilience: community gardening can benefit all ages

The Growing Connections project is supporting community gardens to be age-friendly and inclusive in everything they do.

Local leaders pledge to stamp out ‘outdated attitudes’ to ageing

On International Day of Older Persons, mayors and council leaders across the UK have pledged to tackle ageism

Let’s stop talking about technology ‘for’ older people

Age-tech is a hot topic at the moment. But what are the limitations of specialist products for older people?

Why Sue is #AgeProud

"I think it’s just a sense of packing in as much as possible ‘cos the older you get, the more aware you are of mortality at the end of it."

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.