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Paul Lewzey
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How older people and ageing is portrayed by the media and creative industries has significant influence over societal views. Our Head of Communications, @jennymcomms.bsky.social delves into these issues in this @cipr.co.uk report which reveals that ageism within the PR industry itself needs tackling
September 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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"Public transport can be made more accessible for older people, and our new Age-friendly Communities Handbook is highlighting examples of best practice that hopefully will inspire others to follow." Says our Deputy Director for Localities, Natalie Turner.

Read more: buff.ly/Vb3CgW1

#AgeFriendlyUK
How to ensure that transport is age-friendly
The absence of good public and community transport can lead to older people being restricted in the way that they lead their lives.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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We are excited to have been selected to host a @ukri.org Fellow, whose remit will be to improve policy and decision making on healthy ageing.
Centre for Ageing Better to host UKRI research Fellow
The Centre for Ageing Better has been selected to host a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Fellow, whose remit will be to improve policy and decision making on healthy ageing.
ageing-better.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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ageingbetter.bsky.social
In our research we have found that the number of pensioners unable to afford basic necessities grew by 300,000 last year.

We're calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England to champion the rights of older people in government.

Find out more: buff.ly/lc3DIMU

#Ageing
Photo of an older man in a cafe stirring a cup of tea. He is wearing a blazer and a pinstripe shirt. Text next to him reads: the number of pensioners unable to afford basic necessities grew by 300,000 last year
March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Find out more here: buff.ly/QYEdy4G

#OlderWorkers #OlderEmployees #OlderEmployers #Ageing #Age
Age-friendly Employer Pledge
Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers
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March 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.
Age-friendly Employer Pledge
Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers
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March 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Do you want to be working in older age?

Sadly 1 million people aged 50-64 would like to be in work but aren't.

It's time we made a change.
Infographic reading: 1 million people aged 50-64 would like to be in work but aren't.
March 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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ageingbetter.bsky.social
"It is essential to establish truly inclusive Good Home Hubs that enable older people from any background to access the support to create a place to live that is warm and safe." Says our Programme Manager, Nazia Azad.

Read more in our blog: buff.ly/jOjkOOC

#OlderTenants #OlderHomeowners
Tackling poor-quality housing faced by England’s older minority ethnic communities
People from minority ethnic communities are more likely to be living in poor-quality homes. We need to improve their access to support, writes Nazia Azad from the Centre for Ageing Better.
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March 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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"More than 29 million people in the UK now live in age-friendly communities and will benefit from these changes now or in the future." Says our Senior Programme Manager for Localities, Charlotte Lewis.

Read more in our blog here: buff.ly/AzrrSKz

#AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing #PositiveAgeing
Five impacts Age-friendly Communities are having on older people
The newly published Age-friendly Communities Impact Report shows how the UK Network, made up of more than 90 communities and representing more than 4,000 local partners, is having a significant…
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March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Have you ever experienced negative treatment as an older woman?

Today it’s #InternationalWomensDay, and our research shows that women are 50% more likely to say they have been patronised or dismissed than men because of their age.
A smiling older woman with glasses on her head. She is wearing a blue jacket and earrings. In the blurry background, another person works on bicycles. Bikes in the background are also visible. An older woman with blonde hair is holding safety glasses up to her face. She is wearing a green safety vest and is in a workshop. Her clothing includes a long-sleeved green shirt with a floral pattern and a watch. A photo of a happy older woman with short, light hair, laughing outside. She is wearing a t-shirt that says "Born This Gay". A large bush with many small, white flowers is behind her. The woman seems joyful, enjoying the outdoor scenery. An older woman riding a bicycle on a city street. She wears a white and blue helmet for safety. The bike has a basket in front. She has curly brown hair and wears a green dress with white spots. A brown bag is on her back. People and buildings are visible in the background.
March 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of January!

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...
Age-friendly employer logos from the month of January
February 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Want to keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events as well as research about ageing?

Be sure to sign up to our newsletter so you don't miss out! Our next edition is coming out this Thursday.

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/4hCm9jA

#Newsletter #ENews #AgeingBetter
An older woman with dark hair is in the image. She wears a grey cardigan, a black top, and a necklace. A shelf behind her holds drinks and snacks. Dishes hang on the wall in the background.
February 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Getting older has its challenges. Being treated negatively because of your age should never be one of them.

Find out quick and easy ways we can all challenge ageism, whatever our age.

More on our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social website: buff.ly/3QbL6Gy

#AgeWithoutLimits #Ageing #OlderPeople
Two older women are sitting on a sofa, engaged in a discussion while using a laptop. The woman on the left has shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing a colourful, striped knitted vest over a white shirt. She is gesturing with her right hand while speaking. The woman on the right has dark curly hair and is wearing a black sweater with a pattern of white circles. She is focused on the laptop.
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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ageingbetter.bsky.social
This month is #PrideHistoryMonth and Ageing Better is committed to ensuring those of all ages, regardless of sexuality or gender, enjoy good later lives and are #AgeingWithPride.
Three people sit at a booth in a modern café, laughing and enjoying a conversation. The seating area has teal-coloured benches, and the interior is decorated with potted plants. A food menu is visible in the background. An older woman with red hair and glasses sits in a cozy café, holding a red coffee mug and smiling. She wears a black sleeveless dress, revealing a tattoo on her upper arm. The café has green cushioned seating, colourful tablecloths, and tea cups set on the tables. Two older women stand beside a canal, warmly embracing and smiling at the camera. One is wearing a black jacket, glasses, and has short hair, while the other wears a red puffer jacket and a blue knitted hat. A blue canal boat and trees line the waterway in the background. A man with a beard, sunglasses, and a grey flat cap smiles at the camera while standing in an urban area adorned with rainbow flags and string lights. He is dressed in a black jacket and plaid shirt. The lively street has outdoor seating and people in the background.
February 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we're sharing the story of Age-friendly Employer Pledge member Isle of Wight Council, where almost 1 in 5 apprenticeships are aged 50+.
Case Study: Age-friendliness in the Blood
Sharon Betts, Director of Corporate Services at the Isle of Wight Council, talks to us about just some of the initiatives and good practice at the Council, that supports their commitment to being an A...
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February 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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How important is health in #OlderAge?

"We need immediate action, or we will go on seeing two populations leading disparate and unequal lives." Says our Evidence Manager, Sarah Wilkinson on the health inequalities in older age between the richest and poorest people.

https://ageing-better.org.uk/ne…
Health inequalities in older age between richest and poorest are widening
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight growing inequality in healthy life expectancies between regions and more local areas.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Does hearing about ageism shock you?

Research has found that multi-generational teams are more productive and innovative, and we know that older workers bring incredible value to workplaces.
'Overqualified', 'slow', 'bad with technology': The ageist assumptions affecting older workers | Age without limits
A "worryingly high" proportion of the country believe ageist myths around older workers’ competency and value in the workplace, our new survey reveals.The survey reveals that ageist assumptions…
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January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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ageingbetter.bsky.social
Getting older can have its challenges. Being treated negatively because of your age should never be one of them.

We know that once we're over 50 this experience is common. Every area of our life is affected - work, health, friendships and more.
Over 50 and...unemployable? Overqualified? Surprisingly tech savvy? Too old to wear that? Told to slow down? Sadly, these experiences are common. But it's not part of ageing. It's ageism. And it's all around us. Even if we don't always notice it. Everyone deserves to age without limits. Let's make it a reality. You can do something today... Notice it: From images in the media to phrases people use. Challenge it: On social media or in conversation, let's question these stereotypes. Change it: Join us, take action and be part of creating change.
January 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM