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At the Centre for Ageing Better we are pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Supported by @TNLComFund.

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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
13 days
Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics. These 40 free infographics are arranged in the same themes as our State of Ageing report: financial security, demographic changes and trends of our ageing population, older people's experience in work, ageing and health,
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@CommonsWorkPen
Work & Pensions Committee
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We're looking into the pre-pension income gap - the financial shortfall people experience if they retire before they reach State Pension age. @Ageing_Better sets out how this can disproportionally affect people who have a job that impacts their health as they age
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
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New data released today by @ONS shows there has been no progress made on life expectancy in the UK in a decade – in stark contrast to sizeable interests over previous decades. We are calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are
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@CommonsWorkPen
Work & Pensions Committee
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Tomorrow, from 9.15am, we’ll hold the first session of our inquiry into the rising state pension age and the impact on those who are close to receiving their pension. We'll hear from @TheIFS, @Ageing_Better, @ILCUK, @PPI_Research and @StandardLifeUK.
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
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Our population is ageing. Over the next quarter of a century, the number of people aged 55 and over in England will grow by five million. Many older people will continue to own their own home and live in mainstream housing but the demands for housing will change as the
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
10 days
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of September! These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces. Interested in signing up too? Find out more:
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
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"I have thoroughly enjoyed what has turned out to be a successful and rewarding career in spite of encountering some challenges linked to having a disability." Says Lou Okello, Senior transformation and programme manager with the @NHSuk. Today is
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
14 days
The government’s Autumn Budget has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain. "I heard it said that it’s confusing hearing the speculation about pension draw down or taxing pensions as it’s not clear what the current situation is. There was a belief
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
16 days
“Beyond the leaks, the briefings and the projections, are real people leading real lives. Politicians would do well to remember that before becoming too wrapped up in the political theatre of the budget.” Says our Chief Executive, Dr @CaroleEaston100 OBE This week we saw
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
19 days
Today, politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor. In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston100 OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
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"The point about equality is until we're all equal, nobody's equal." This year’s State of Ageing report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources. We have also spoken to older people about their lives and seen our analysis of
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
24 days
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of August! These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces. Interested in signing up too? Find out more: https://t.co/HqX0v2T2QB
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
25 days
Our latest selection of photos explores the varied ways older people participate in their local communities. For this shoot, we photographed people in their local areas, including Middlesbrough, Knowsley and Nottingham. We wanted these photos to be both a positive and realistic
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
25 days
Also great to see our age-positive image library photos used on the report page itself 👏
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ifs.org.uk
How has health among those in their late 50s and early 60s changed over time, and how are these trends associated with wealth and employment?
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
25 days
“We need to do more to support older workers with health conditions to stay in work for longer. This means making recruitment accessible for all and ensuring that employers have supportive recruitment processes that allow candidates to feel confident in disclosing impairments.”
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telegraph.co.uk
Fresh report finds symptoms were most prevalent among lower-income households
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
29 days
For people working at a locality level, understanding local data on ageing can help to build a picture of how well people are ageing in your area, and identify priority areas for improvement. Our new report, 'Create Your Own Themed Report: Understanding Ageing in Your Area' with
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
30 days
Our new briefing, 'Hoarding services: How can local authorities overcome challenges to the way they support people with hoarding problems?' shows how local authorities and organisations are finding ways to support residents who need support to declutter or clear their homes.
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
30 days
To what extent have you ever thought about ageism in the workplace? In our latest Age-friendly Employer Pledge webinar all about culture we asked attendees and over 50% said often, and under 5% said never. An age-friendly culture is one where employees feel included and valued
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@Ageing_Better
Ageing Better
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Culture is important because it determines how your work is delivered — it directly affects business success as well as employee engagement. We recently ran our 'What is an 'Age-friendly Culture' and how do we know if we have one?' webinar, where we discussed how ageism might
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