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The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline significantly since the end of the pandemic

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19 Feb 2026
3 min read
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just published new data showing the number of years people born in the UK could expect to spend in “good” general health.
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56 is too old to be wearing the latest fashions, according to the Great British public

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16 Feb 2026
5 min read
New polling for the launch of year three of our Age Without Limits campaign reveals new insights into everyday ageism in the UK. The Age Without Limits nationwide advertising campaign runs across digital, outdoor and audio until late May 2026.
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State of Ageing 2025: Infographics

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Dec 2025
Organised to reflect the key themes of our State of Ageing 2025 report, this set of 40 infographics support those interested in understanding how they can approach the opportunity of an ageing population in new and collaborative ways.
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Summary report: The State of Ageing 2025

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Centre for Ageing Better
26 Mar 2025
This year’s State of Ageing report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.

Our new analysis shows that quite simply, where you are born in England determines how long you live and how well you age.
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The public wants more movies with older female leads. Will the film industry take note?

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Suzy Fisk
27 May 2026
6 min read
From the conversations we hear, to the headlines we see in the media, to our experiences at work, ageism is widespread and affects many areas of life.

But when the film industry is one of the drivers of culture, isn’t it time it stepped up to the mark in challenging ageism?
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Men named Chris or talking animals more likely to be star of the film than older women

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25 May 2026
6 min read
More of the UK’s top films from the past three years feature a lead actor called Chris than have a female lead actor over the age of 60, new analysis from the country’s first national anti-ageism campaign reveals.
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Commissioning Differently: Working in partnership to improve support for residents aged over 50 across Greater Manchester

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 May 2026
This report gives an overview of our work in developing new approaches to employment support and helping to engage people who want to move closer to work.
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Apr 2026
Ageing Better is working to tackle inequalities in ageing.

We advocate for, and strive to work alongside, those at risk of missing out of a good later life, due to ageism, inequality and disadvantage accumulated throughout their life.
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A Missed Opportunity: The government’s preparations for an ageing society

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Jo McGowan
20 Apr 2026
5 min read
Late last year, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee concluded its inquiry into how the UK is preparing for an ageing society.
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Age-positive illustrations

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Apr 2026
The illustrations depict a varied range of scenarios from work, to dating, to community involvement and intergenerational moments
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