Centre for Ageing Better

If you want to know what it is like getting older in the UK, ignore assumptions and look at the facts. That's why this week we've published our 'State of Ageing: Infographics'. These engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise our most up-to-date stats from our State of Ageing report. We welcome other organisations, researchers, and individuals using these infographics on social media or in workshops. What will you use them for? Download now: https://lnkd.in/e7Fh8iJH #OlderPeople #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety #Ageing #Ageism

Do you feel that the home you live in is safe? Don't forget about our 'Housing quality and people’s health: making the case for improving health through housing' webinar coming up on 20 November 10-11am. Join us to explore the link between housing, health and care in a local context and the demonstrate the benefits of connecting these services in policy and practice. Secure your free place here: https://lnkd.in/ePYtfkR6 #Webinar #FreeEvent #OlderTenants #OlderHomeowners #SafeHomesNow

Dehumanising. Offensive. Stereotyping. Condescending. Patronising. What were these words used to describe? These are a just few of the words that people used about real newspaper headlines that talked about older people. This needs to change. It's time we call for older people to be more fairly portrayed in the media. "That's really insensitive and I think it takes away the fact that we're all going to be of that age at some point, if we're lucky." Says one person we spoke to after showing them these headlines. What can you do? If you think that #ageist headlines should become a thing of the past, join us and call on print regulators Independent Press Standards Organisation to add avoiding age discrimination to the official guidance that journalists must follow. See more: https://lnkd.in/eqURbV-b #OlderPeople #Ageism #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge

Do you feel like the home you live in is safe? Our #SafeHomesNow spotlights series brings the consequences of unsafe homes into focus by looking at the different aspects of the crisis of poor-quality housing. In this first spotlight by the Centre for Ageing Better and Independent Age, we look at the impact of poor-quality housing on older people. Older people are particularly vulnerable to the health consequences of unsafe homes and there are a growing number of older renters who need strengthened rights and support. Download here: https://lnkd.in/eZ6pjR62 #SaferHomes #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Housing

Have you ever made improvements to your home? Our next webinar on 20 November is titled 'Housing quality and people’s health: making the case for improving health through housing'. We will be joined by guest speakers: Ben Aldam, Warm Homes Coordinator, Wakefield Council Martin Waddington, Director of Commissioning/Borough Director, NHS North West London ICB Secure your free place here: https://lnkd.in/ePYtfkR6 #Webinar #OlderHomeowners #OlderPeople #Age

Do you think businesses are age-friendly? "Businesses also have a huge role to play in how local places can support people to age well and it is in the interests of local authorities to see thriving high streets and strong local businesses." Says our Age-friendly Programme Manager, Rebecca Bayliss. Read more in our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eS86n7PD #AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing #OlderConsumers #OlderPeople

What new photos would you like to see us add to our free age-positive image library? If you're looking for photos of older people planning and doing their own finances then check out the collection here to download our photos which can be used both online and for print: https://lnkd.in/ehwjDnKr #OlderPeople #PositivePhotos #PositiveAgeing #Ageing #Age

Age UK is absolutely right to highlight the need for a change in societal attitudes around ageing and older people and pointing to the high prevalence of ageism in this country. Ageism lies at the heart of the barriers to employment, the reduced quality in healthcare and the restrictions to community life many of us experience as we age.    Becoming ‘old’ is something we should all be able to aspire to do and so ageism is the prejudice against our future selves. And as self-defeating as it is on an individual level, its widespread prevalence in our country means we are also failing to fulfil our potential as a nation.      The more voices that speak out and challenge ageism and negative attitudes and behaviours towards ageing and older people, the sooner we can end its harmful impact on society and individuals. It is time to remove the barriers which stop older people from realising their full potential and contribution to society so that we can all hope to age without limits in the future.   This is why we launched Age Without Limits: a campaign that aims to change the way we all think about ageing and to support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.

“Amid the spending cuts and tax rises of this Budget, it is vital that this government holds true to their missions and their long-term vision. We need this government to consider the 50+ age group in all its areas if it wants to grow the economy, reduce pressures on public services and lower the numbers of people ageing in poverty, damaging their health in dangerous housing and unable to access essential services." Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton on the #AutumnBudget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a historic Budget, the first ever delivered by a woman, which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy. Ageing Better has analysed the key policy announcements and what they mean for our older population in our new press release. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/ebhYnXBb

How do you feel about job hunting? Our 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. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/egcAnn_3 #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #Ageing #AgeingBetter