The government needs to ensure that the new housing strategy addresses existing housing stock to ensure the quality of them are as high as possible. Our homes should endanger our health.

Find out more from our Safe Homes Now campaign: buff.ly/QqqlX1k

#SafeHomesNow #SaferHomes #OlderAge #SafeHomes

Our photos show a more realistic and diverse depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use for free.

Download the new collection here: buff.ly/rwaD25M

#PositiveAgeing

Find out more of what she had to say here: buff.ly/f7dye2N

#PositiveAgeing #OlderAge #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #Age

"Our vision was a collection of photos that focused on a more nuanced, varied and diverse depiction of older age." Says our Digital Marketing and Content Manager, Dora Buckle.

Find out more about our image library, its impact and how important it is in our blog here: buff.ly/7oRO5S3

#PositiveAge

Says our Senior Programme Manager for Age-friendly Employment, Tracy Riddell.

Read more about our Pledge Connections '25 event in our blog here: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/pledge...

#OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #OlderWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge

"The Pledge has continued to grow since Pledge Connections ‘24 in November last year, with more than 550 employers now on their Age-friendly journey, the delivery of a host of new webinars and the launch of our new Age-friendly Culture Toolkit."

Find out more about the importance of accessible homes: buff.ly/Bv9xi67

#AccessibleHomesNow #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Ageing #SaferHomes

The smallest adaptations can make the biggest difference to people's lives and independence. For 18 months, Lindsey relied on help from others to be able to do these basic necessities, whilst she waiting for funding from the council.

Find out more about Society in our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, available in full here: buff.ly/qbmgFW3

#OlderAge #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #OlderPeople #Age

While many people said they were dissatisfied with their town centre – and some with their immediate neighbourhood – people are often proud of the wider area and surrounding countryside.

as well as frustration with the slow pace of regeneration where this had been promised. Problems with public transport, including timetabling issues and safety concerns, also make it difficult for many people to maintain social connections and access services.

If you work for a local authority, and want to get guidance on home improvement services do join our Good Home Network which supports our work to develop Good Home Hubs, which aims to ensure that everyone can live in a safe, warm and accessible home.

Read Beulah's story here: buff.ly/vrM8z2k

This story reminds us of the life-changing impact of home improvements for older people.

Download for free here: buff.ly/hwP9rbT

#PositiveAgeing #AgeingSociety #AgeingCommunities #HealthyAgeing #OlderAge

"There has been considerable investment in raising the awareness levels of the benefits and need for physical exercise." Says Carole.

To promote healthy ageing, be sure to check out our age-positive image library. There are over 700 photos of older people exercising and being active.

Dr Carole Easton, Chief Executive @ageingbetter.bsky.social, told us that an ageing population is as important as climate change

2/2 🧵