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.
The government has announced increased funding to a scheme that will allow people to install adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and assistive technologies in their homes.
Ageing Better responds to government funding announcement for home adaptations
The government has announced increased funding to a scheme that will allow people to install adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and assistive technologies in their homes.
ageing-better.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The government has announced increased funding to a scheme that will allow people to install adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and assistive technologies in their homes.
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, Executive Director at Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership, Jenny Marshall tells us about the inspiring employers she met at the event.
January 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, Executive Director at Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership, Jenny Marshall tells us about the inspiring employers she met at the event.
Living in a cold home can be seriously detrimental to our quality of life, as well as our physical and mental health. It can exacerbate existing conditions, such as asthma, or cause us to experience anxiety and impact our mental wellbeing.
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Living in a cold home can be seriously detrimental to our quality of life, as well as our physical and mental health. It can exacerbate existing conditions, such as asthma, or cause us to experience anxiety and impact our mental wellbeing.
Do you want to learn more about our ageing population?
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.
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.
January 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Do you want to learn more about our ageing population?
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.
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.
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, Kim Chaplain our Special Advisor for Work, tells us what to expect from the future labour market, and how a multigenerational workforce will positively impact productivity.
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, Kim Chaplain our Special Advisor for Work, tells us what to expect from the future labour market, and how a multigenerational workforce will positively impact productivity.
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, John Kiernan, our Age-friendly Employer Pledge Network Manager, tells us about the benefits of joining our supportive network.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 AM
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, John Kiernan, our Age-friendly Employer Pledge Network Manager, tells us about the benefits of joining our supportive network.
"Latest figures show that older people remain more likely than younger adults to be happy with where they live, with more than four in five people aged 65 and over satisfied with their local neighbourhood." Says our Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice, Sarah Wilkinson.
Community services are squeezed, but vital in supporting older people to age well
Community services are on the decline as local authorities try to square the circle of lower core funding, rising costs and higher demand.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
"Latest figures show that older people remain more likely than younger adults to be happy with where they live, with more than four in five people aged 65 and over satisfied with their local neighbourhood." Says our Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice, Sarah Wilkinson.
Our new Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.
January 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Our new Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.
Is your home suitable for your needs?
"There are currently 12.8 million more Disabled people than there are accessible homes, leaving many people without the homes they need." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.
"There are currently 12.8 million more Disabled people than there are accessible homes, leaving many people without the homes they need." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.
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
January 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Is your home suitable for your needs?
"There are currently 12.8 million more Disabled people than there are accessible homes, leaving many people without the homes they need." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.
"There are currently 12.8 million more Disabled people than there are accessible homes, leaving many people without the homes they need." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.
Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time. Currently, there are over 20 Take a Seat initiatives in place across the UK.
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time. Currently, there are over 20 Take a Seat initiatives in place across the UK.
Sadly, our State of Ageing 2025 report found that there is inequality across the country in how long we can expect to live in good health.
Want to find out more? Read the full chapter on Health and wellbeing on our website here: buff.ly/zDwnU4j
#OlderAge #AgeingBetter #Health #Ageing #Age
Want to find out more? Read the full chapter on Health and wellbeing on our website here: buff.ly/zDwnU4j
#OlderAge #AgeingBetter #Health #Ageing #Age
January 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Sadly, our State of Ageing 2025 report found that there is inequality across the country in how long we can expect to live in good health.
Want to find out more? Read the full chapter on Health and wellbeing on our website here: buff.ly/zDwnU4j
#OlderAge #AgeingBetter #Health #Ageing #Age
Want to find out more? Read the full chapter on Health and wellbeing on our website here: buff.ly/zDwnU4j
#OlderAge #AgeingBetter #Health #Ageing #Age
At our Pledge Connections ‘25 event, Kim Chaplain, our Special Advisor for Work, explains how our ageing demographic is affecting the labour market.
If you want to learn how to future-proof your workforce, sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge.
If you want to learn how to future-proof your workforce, sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge.
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
At our Pledge Connections ‘25 event, Kim Chaplain, our Special Advisor for Work, explains how our ageing demographic is affecting the labour market.
If you want to learn how to future-proof your workforce, sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge.
If you want to learn how to future-proof your workforce, sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge.
"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.
Register here: buff.ly/JyLzKGj
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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.
Register here: buff.ly/JyLzKGj
#ENews #Newsletter #Ageing
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.