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Read all the latest case studies and personal stories from the Centre for Ageing Better

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Sade’s story: “We’re basically paying to heat the street!” A family’s 15-year struggle to stay warm and well each winter

27 Apr 2026
3 min read

Sade is a 62-year-old actor who lives in a three-bed council flat in Lewisham with her husband and their daughter.

  • Homes
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An accessible home

Peter’s story: Holidays for everyone and designing for inclusivity

20 Mar 2026
4 min read

Peter lives in Norfolk with his partner and two dogs. Eighteen years ago he was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him paraplegic and he is now a full-time wheelchair user.

  • Homes
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Rita’s story – How a Disabled Facilities Grant preserved an older woman’s independence at home

24 Feb 2026
3 min read

Rita has just celebrated her 80th birthday and has lived in her house in Oxford for 57 years. Staying in her home is really important to Rita, and she has received support from her local home improvement service to help her stay safe and active at home.

  • Homes
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Maureen and Phillip’s story

15 Jan 2026
5 min read

How using local home improvement services allowed an older couple to remain close to their community and in Phillip’s home of 62 years.

  • Homes
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Take a Seat Case Study - Nottingham

9 Jan 2026
3 min read

Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Southampton City Council’s Employment Support

Southampton City Council

11 Dec 2025
7 min read

We recently spoke to Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team about how their pilot project the Adults Employment Hub has been supporting older jobseekers in the area.

  • Work
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How age-inclusive policies can support a thriving multigenerational workforce

10 Dec 2025
4 min read

This case study explores how Hyde’s commitment to age inclusion, reinforced through the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, is helping colleagues aged 50 and over feel valued, supported and able to thrive at work, while strengthening the organisation as a whole.

  • Work
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Beulah’s story – How £13,000 of home improvements transformed the life of a 93-year-old blind woman

30 Oct 2025
3 min read

Beulah lives near her big family in Folkestone. She received grants from the government to improve her home, which have completely transformed her daily routine and quality of life.

  • Homes

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