The Centre for Ageing and Demography was set up by the Office for National Statistics to investigate gaps in our understanding about people’s quality of life.
A recent government report found 27% of privately rented homes are considered non-decent, meaning that it could be a health risk to occupants and lacks many basic provisions.
Well-funded, co-created and joined up, community-based strength and balance exercise programmes, which start with the person, are vital in ensuring we can enjoy a healthy and well later life.
When many people think about ageing, they think about the common stereotypes of older people being frail or lonely, but a good later life is possible for many of us