Centre for Ageing Better
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At the Centre for Ageing Better we are pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
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Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.
"No one should have to live in a cold, damp or mouldy home that damages their health and potentially poses a threat to their life."
Takes the breath away: The poor health penalty from living in a damp home
Our new Spotlight report, produced with the support of the Health Equals campaign, highlights the scale of the problem of condensation, damp, mould and cold amongst the nation’s poor-quality housing…
ageing-better.org.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
"No one should have to live in a cold, damp or mouldy home that damages their health and potentially poses a threat to their life."
Happy new year from all of us at The Centre for Ageing Better! 🎊✨
We have lots of free, age-positive photos of older people having fun and partying, this is the perfect time to have a browse of our image library and download our photos for free!
Download here: buff.ly/GdDndWd
#HappyNewYear #2026
We have lots of free, age-positive photos of older people having fun and partying, this is the perfect time to have a browse of our image library and download our photos for free!
Download here: buff.ly/GdDndWd
#HappyNewYear #2026
January 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Happy new year from all of us at The Centre for Ageing Better! 🎊✨
We have lots of free, age-positive photos of older people having fun and partying, this is the perfect time to have a browse of our image library and download our photos for free!
Download here: buff.ly/GdDndWd
#HappyNewYear #2026
We have lots of free, age-positive photos of older people having fun and partying, this is the perfect time to have a browse of our image library and download our photos for free!
Download here: buff.ly/GdDndWd
#HappyNewYear #2026
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Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events as well as research about ageing.
Our next newsletter will land in January 2026, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out.
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Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events as well as research about ageing.
Our next newsletter will land in January 2026, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Sign up to our Ageing Better email newsletter!
Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events as well as research about ageing.
Our next newsletter will land in January 2026, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out.
Register here: buff.ly/JyLzKGj
#ENews #Newsletter #Ageing
Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events as well as research about ageing.
Our next newsletter will land in January 2026, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out.
Register here: buff.ly/JyLzKGj
#ENews #Newsletter #Ageing
"Much has changed in this world, much has stayed the same. What persists every year at Ageing Better is our determination to ensure that later life should be a positive experience for more people this year than it was the year before."
December 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Much has changed in this world, much has stayed the same. What persists every year at Ageing Better is our determination to ensure that later life should be a positive experience for more people this year than it was the year before."
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is looking back on a successful year, including Pledge Connections ’25. We brought together 50 employers to network, discuss labour market trends and get inspired to create Age-friendly workplace cultures. Don’t miss out in 2026!
December 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is looking back on a successful year, including Pledge Connections ’25. We brought together 50 employers to network, discuss labour market trends and get inspired to create Age-friendly workplace cultures. Don’t miss out in 2026!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Ageing Better! We hope you all have a lovely holiday period and look forward to new things to come in 2026.🎁🎄
Read more about the year at the Centre for Ageing Better in our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE's blog here: buff.ly/clyM5nX
#MerryChristmas
Read more about the year at the Centre for Ageing Better in our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE's blog here: buff.ly/clyM5nX
#MerryChristmas
The Ageing Better Year in Numbers
As 2025 draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on what has been an eventful 12 months.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Merry Christmas from all of us at Ageing Better! We hope you all have a lovely holiday period and look forward to new things to come in 2026.🎁🎄
Read more about the year at the Centre for Ageing Better in our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE's blog here: buff.ly/clyM5nX
#MerryChristmas
Read more about the year at the Centre for Ageing Better in our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE's blog here: buff.ly/clyM5nX
#MerryChristmas
A House of Lords committee has suggested that over 60s should get tax breaks to push them back into work.
Our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, comments on their suggetions in this article shared in the Telegraph and MSN.
Read more here: msn.com/en-gb/money/...
Our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, comments on their suggetions in this article shared in the Telegraph and MSN.
Read more here: msn.com/en-gb/money/...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A House of Lords committee has suggested that over 60s should get tax breaks to push them back into work.
Our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, comments on their suggetions in this article shared in the Telegraph and MSN.
Read more here: msn.com/en-gb/money/...
Our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, comments on their suggetions in this article shared in the Telegraph and MSN.
Read more here: msn.com/en-gb/money/...
With Christmas celebrations approaching, the Age-friendly Employer Pledge team have already been celebrating the success of Pledge Connections ‘25, bringing employers together to discuss how we can make our workplaces more Age-friendly.
See a recap of the day here: buff.ly/uJ1NvmB
#AgeFriendly
See a recap of the day here: buff.ly/uJ1NvmB
#AgeFriendly
Pledge Connections 25: Reflecting on past, present and future of Age-friendly Employment
Pledge Connections is our annual in-person event where Age-friendly Employers have the opportunity to network, share age-friendly practises, as well as hearing from us about the future vision of work…
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December 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
With Christmas celebrations approaching, the Age-friendly Employer Pledge team have already been celebrating the success of Pledge Connections ‘25, bringing employers together to discuss how we can make our workplaces more Age-friendly.
See a recap of the day here: buff.ly/uJ1NvmB
#AgeFriendly
See a recap of the day here: buff.ly/uJ1NvmB
#AgeFriendly
As the weather gets cooler, damp and mould become more and more prevalent as warm air from daily life, such as cooking, washing and breathing, meets cold air forming condensation.
With less air flow due to closed windows to keep warm, moisture becomes trapped inside, worsening these issues.
With less air flow due to closed windows to keep warm, moisture becomes trapped inside, worsening these issues.
December 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
As the weather gets cooler, damp and mould become more and more prevalent as warm air from daily life, such as cooking, washing and breathing, meets cold air forming condensation.
With less air flow due to closed windows to keep warm, moisture becomes trapped inside, worsening these issues.
With less air flow due to closed windows to keep warm, moisture becomes trapped inside, worsening these issues.
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of November!
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of November!
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
There's a major ‘accessibility gap’ in today’s housing market with not enough accessible homes across the country.
Homes fit for people and purpose – The urgent case for accessible homes
In this blog, our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton, discusses the major ‘accessibility gap’ in today’s housing market with not enough accessible homes across the country.
ageing-better.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
There's a major ‘accessibility gap’ in today’s housing market with not enough accessible homes across the country.
Last week, our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee on transitions to State Pension age.
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Last week, our Deputy Director for Work, Dr Andrea Barry, gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee on transitions to State Pension age.
Culture is crucial. It determines how your work is delivered — it directly affects business success as well as employee engagement.
It’s how people interact and collaborate in your workplace, how decisions get made and how problems get solved.
It’s how people interact and collaborate in your workplace, how decisions get made and how problems get solved.
December 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Culture is crucial. It determines how your work is delivered — it directly affects business success as well as employee engagement.
It’s how people interact and collaborate in your workplace, how decisions get made and how problems get solved.
It’s how people interact and collaborate in your workplace, how decisions get made and how problems get solved.
Don't forget to download our free State of Ageing 2025: Infographics!
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Don't forget to download our free State of Ageing 2025: Infographics!
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 population ages.
Many older people will continue to own their own home and live in mainstream housing but the demands for housing will change as the population ages.
December 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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 population ages.
Many older people will continue to own their own home and live in mainstream housing but the demands for housing will change as the population ages.
The newest collection of photos in our age-positive image library explores the varied ways older people participate in their local communities.
December 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The newest collection of photos in our age-positive image library explores the varied ways older people participate in their local communities.
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.
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
December 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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.
These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.
"Despite years of equality legislation, Disabled older people are still disadvantaged in the UK labour market. Among 50-64-year-olds, the employment rate gap between Disabled and non-disabled people is more than 30 percentage points." Says our Project and Change Manager for Work, Rebecca Lines.
Five ways the UK government can support Disabled older people access work
Disabled older people face a double prejudice that significantly restricts their involvement in the job market.
ageing-better.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Despite years of equality legislation, Disabled older people are still disadvantaged in the UK labour market. Among 50-64-year-olds, the employment rate gap between Disabled and non-disabled people is more than 30 percentage points." Says our Project and Change Manager for Work, Rebecca Lines.
Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.
“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 @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
“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 @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE
Our new analysis has highlighted a huge growth in income deprivation amongst older people.
In our latest news story we delved into the BBC One show Riot Women, and found that the show's setting is home to one of the most deprived areas for older people in the country.
In our latest news story we delved into the BBC One show Riot Women, and found that the show's setting is home to one of the most deprived areas for older people in the country.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Our new analysis has highlighted a huge growth in income deprivation amongst older people.
In our latest news story we delved into the BBC One show Riot Women, and found that the show's setting is home to one of the most deprived areas for older people in the country.
In our latest news story we delved into the BBC One show Riot Women, and found that the show's setting is home to one of the most deprived areas for older people in the country.
Today, politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.
In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing Better.
In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing Better.
Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget
Politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.
ageing-better.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today, politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.
In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing Better.
In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing Better.
The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.
Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people
The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.
ageing-better.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.
Our homes are a key part of our experience of ageing, they determine the extent to which we can live independently, safely and well in our communities.
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our homes are a key part of our experience of ageing, they determine the extent to which we can live independently, safely and well in our communities.
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of August!
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
#ThankYou #PositiveAgeing #OlderPeople #OlderWorkers #Ageing
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
#ThankYou #PositiveAgeing #OlderPeople #OlderWorkers #Ageing
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of August!
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
#ThankYou #PositiveAgeing #OlderPeople #OlderWorkers #Ageing
Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...
#ThankYou #PositiveAgeing #OlderPeople #OlderWorkers #Ageing