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The tale of two 60s: The gulf between the have and have-nots in a decade of change

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25 Jun 2026
5 min read
A new Centre for Ageing Better report warns that more than one in four people in their 60s are living in financially precarious circumstances - and their numbers are set to grow significantly over the next few years.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Five ways Local Authorities can support safer ageing

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Joseph Vardon-Hynard
15 Jun 2026
3 min read
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being held today to highlight the hidden epidemic of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older people.
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No sell-by-date: Charity campaign calls for an end to everyday ageist phrases

News
10 Jun 2026
4 min read
As our anti-ageism campaign celebrates its third Age Without Limits Day, our new polling reveals the continued widespread use of ageist phrases.
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Are mandatory eye tests for older drivers justified?

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Natalie Turner
5 Jun 2026
4 min read
Natalie Turner, Deputy Director for Homes and Communities at the Centre for Ageing Better, questions whether new government proposals could see drivers over 70 subjected to mandatory eye tests every three years are fair and evidence-based.
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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

News
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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