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Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering fund

The Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering fund has been set up to develop and document models of good practice in supporting older people’s voluntary and community activity.

Sir Jeremy Heywood – an appreciation of his support for better ageing

Sir Jeremy Heywood, former cabinet secretary and senior civil servant, has sadly passed away – the Centre for Ageing Better offers its condolences.

Response to Matt Hancock's speech on prevention

Centre for Ageing Better responds to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock's speech about prevention and making healthier choices.

The things that scare people about ageing – and why I’m not worried about them

Many people fear getting older, but there are opportunities that come with the ageing process.

Group of people standing before a Positive Ageing Month banner.

Age-friendly Belfast – Older and Wiser

A learning exchange with age-friendly colleagues in Northern Ireland inspired Adam Rees from Bristol in his own age-friendly practice.

Four elderly ladies sitting around a table smiling.

Demonstrating the value of voluntary actions

For many people, being shown the community impact of their activity is extremely important.

The Budget is a huge opportunity for the Chancellor to give us all a better later life

Longer lives are something to be celebrated, but increased longevity has implications for some of the big-ticket political issues of today – health, housing and work

Group of muslim men prayer in front of building.

Nurturing and supporting people to do more in their community means doing more on inclusion

The review of community contributions in later life finds that some people can be shut out of ‘formal’ volunteer roles.

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.