Centre for Ageing Better
@ageingbetter.bsky.social
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.
As our days get colder, its crucial to recognise that more older people are at risk of health issues from cold homes. 60% of excessively cold homes are occupied by at least one person over the age of 55.16. This is unacceptable.
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
As our days get colder, its crucial to recognise that more older people are at risk of health issues from cold homes. 60% of excessively cold homes are occupied by at least one person over the age of 55.16. This is unacceptable.
The latest collection in our age-positive image library is photos of older people rehearsing at Community Circus.
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The latest collection in our age-positive image library is photos of older people rehearsing at Community Circus.
Did you attend our in-person Pledge Connections '25 event this year?
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Did you attend our in-person Pledge Connections '25 event this year?
"I just wanna be able to go into my bathroom, brush my own teeth, and wash my own face. It's not too much to ask", says Lindsay, a disabled wheelchair user.
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"I just wanna be able to go into my bathroom, brush my own teeth, and wash my own face. It's not too much to ask", says Lindsay, a disabled wheelchair user.
In our conversations with older people in Middlesbrough and Knowsley, there was considerable dissatisfaction with the run-down nature of neighbourhoods and town centres and the loss of shops and other physical amenities...
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In our conversations with older people in Middlesbrough and Knowsley, there was considerable dissatisfaction with the run-down nature of neighbourhoods and town centres and the loss of shops and other physical amenities...
We know home improvements can really help older people live more independent lives.
Our latest story looks at how £13,000 worth of home improvements transformed the life of Beulah, a 93-year-old blind woman.
Our latest story looks at how £13,000 worth of home improvements transformed the life of Beulah, a 93-year-old blind woman.
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We know home improvements can really help older people live more independent lives.
Our latest story looks at how £13,000 worth of home improvements transformed the life of Beulah, a 93-year-old blind woman.
Our latest story looks at how £13,000 worth of home improvements transformed the life of Beulah, a 93-year-old blind woman.
This week, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE appeared before the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee today to discuss physical activity in an ageing society.
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This week, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE appeared before the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee today to discuss physical activity in an ageing society.
We are celebrating having reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network and are spotlighting some of our network members.
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We are celebrating having reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network and are spotlighting some of our network members.
Voices of people with lived experience of the issues we are addressing matter.
Disabled older workers have shaped this report to highlight barriers and solutions for inclusive workplaces.
Disabled older workers have shaped this report to highlight barriers and solutions for inclusive workplaces.
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Voices of people with lived experience of the issues we are addressing matter.
Disabled older workers have shaped this report to highlight barriers and solutions for inclusive workplaces.
Disabled older workers have shaped this report to highlight barriers and solutions for inclusive workplaces.
Today our Chief Executive, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on physical activity in an ageing society.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today our Chief Executive, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on physical activity in an ageing society.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
Our experience of our homes is shaped by many factors, with access to safe homes that meet our needs being very unequal.
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our experience of our homes is shaped by many factors, with access to safe homes that meet our needs being very unequal.
Did you know that £7,050 is saved for the NHS every time a fall is prevented?
Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
October 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Did you know that £7,050 is saved for the NHS every time a fall is prevented?
Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
We have recently reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network! To celebrate we are spotlighting some of our network members.🎉
October 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We have recently reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network! To celebrate we are spotlighting some of our network members.🎉
People need access to home improvement services, which can drastically improve their quality of life. However, many people do not know where to even begin to make these changes.
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
People need access to home improvement services, which can drastically improve their quality of life. However, many people do not know where to even begin to make these changes.
Do you feel that age-inclusivity is difficult to implement in the workplace?
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Pledge Connections '25 event this week.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Pledge Connections '25 event this week.
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Do you feel that age-inclusivity is difficult to implement in the workplace?
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Pledge Connections '25 event this week.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Pledge Connections '25 event this week.
“Volunteering has given me a sense of purpose and connection with my community." says a 72-year-old volunteer from Knowsley.
In our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, we look into Society. The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
In our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, we look into Society. The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
October 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
“Volunteering has given me a sense of purpose and connection with my community." says a 72-year-old volunteer from Knowsley.
In our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, we look into Society. The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
In our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, we look into Society. The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
Today we host our Pledge Connections '25 in-person event where our Age-friendly Employers have the opportunity to network with other employers, share age-friendly practises, as well as hearing from us about the future vision of work for older workers.
October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today we host our Pledge Connections '25 in-person event where our Age-friendly Employers have the opportunity to network with other employers, share age-friendly practises, as well as hearing from us about the future vision of work for older workers.
Last week we released the latest chapter of our State of Ageing 2025 report all about Society.
Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.
Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last week we released the latest chapter of our State of Ageing 2025 report all about Society.
Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.
Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.
We have recently reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network! To celebrate we want to spotlight some of our network members.🎉
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We have recently reached 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network! To celebrate we want to spotlight some of our network members.🎉
"46% of recruiters think 57 is the moment candidates become too old for the role."
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"46% of recruiters think 57 is the moment candidates become too old for the role."
Racially minoritised communities are the most likely to be living in unsafe homes.
Over a third of Black and minority ethnic households face at least one housing problem, compared to just a quarter of White households.
Over a third of Black and minority ethnic households face at least one housing problem, compared to just a quarter of White households.
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Racially minoritised communities are the most likely to be living in unsafe homes.
Over a third of Black and minority ethnic households face at least one housing problem, compared to just a quarter of White households.
Over a third of Black and minority ethnic households face at least one housing problem, compared to just a quarter of White households.
Did you know that older people in general are more likely to be positive about where they live and are more likely to contribute to their local communities through volunteering, caring and civic participation?
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Did you know that older people in general are more likely to be positive about where they live and are more likely to contribute to their local communities through volunteering, caring and civic participation?
Our new report, released today, explores the structural barriers to home improvement services that leave people from racially minoritised communities in unsafe homes that do not meet there needs.
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our new report, released today, explores the structural barriers to home improvement services that leave people from racially minoritised communities in unsafe homes that do not meet there needs.
“We are proud that @hertscc has become an accredited Age Friendly Community, with thousands of residents and hundreds of professionals contributing to this journey."
October 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“We are proud that @hertscc has become an accredited Age Friendly Community, with thousands of residents and hundreds of professionals contributing to this journey."
Too many people from racially minoritised communities, like Madhuri, are being barred from access to home improvement.
This leaves them in unsafe homes that don't meet their needs.
This leaves them in unsafe homes that don't meet their needs.
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Too many people from racially minoritised communities, like Madhuri, are being barred from access to home improvement.
This leaves them in unsafe homes that don't meet their needs.
This leaves them in unsafe homes that don't meet their needs.