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

What would you like to see a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing do for England? There are 11 million people aged 65 or over in England. In ten years, this will grow to more than 13 million. We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people and ensure policymaking considers the needs of England's ageing population. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/enQB5bJQ #OlderPeople #AgeingInEngland #OlderAge #Ageing

Do you feel confident in finding a job in older age? Our new health and work report is based on a comprehensive review of the literature on health, work and older age, with a particular focus on the drivers behind and interventions to tackle health-related worklessness among people aged 50 and over. Download here: https://lnkd.in/ePwhZnsd #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #OlderAge #Ageism

Does your workplace incorporate flexible working for everyone? Find out more about the best practices of incorporating flexible working within your own organisation as a part of our Flexible Working Masterclass FAQ from our Age-friendly Employer Pledge: https://lnkd.in/d3-cD2rK #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #Ageing #FlexibleWorking

We're creating four different frameworks for the professional services of communications specialists who may be called upon to support us in producing outputs on an ad hoc basis. The four frameworks are as follows: creative and design, filmmaking and photography, copywriting and proofreading, and events. The deadline for Tender Submissions is 4pm, Friday 22 November. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eyzT_E7i #WorkWithUs #Opportunity #AgeingBetter #Communications

How do you feel about health in older age? Our Deputy Director for Work, Emily Andrews will be speaking at the International Public Policy Observatory 'How Policy Interventions Can Reduce Economic Inactivity Among Older Workers' webinar on 6 November. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eS9XpXfe #Event #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety #Age #HealthyAgeing

A shocking 2.6 million people aged 55 and over live in a non-decent home, and 54% of this group have a long-term health condition. Our latest spotlight report highlights the serious health consequences unsafe and poor-quality homes have for millions of people in Britain today. What can we do about this? We are campaigning for #SafeHomesNow, a national campaign to fix unsafe homes. We are calling on the UK government to fix this hidden housing crisis What are some of our recommendations? We need a cross-departmental national strategy to fix unsafe homes and improve England’s housing stock, recognising the link between housing and health. This strategy should address inequalities in housing standards. Want to find out more? In this first Safe Homes Now 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. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ6pjR62 #SaferHomes #OlderRenters #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #HomeSafety

"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 about making businesses more age-friendly in our blog: #AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing #OlderConsumers #OlderPeople

What is a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing and why is the role so important? We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people and ensure policymaking considers the needs of England's ageing population. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/enQB5bJQ #AgeingInEngland #Ageism #Age #OlderPeople #Ageing

Does your workplace incorporate flexible working? Find out more about how you can incorporate flexible working within your own organisation as a part of our Flexible Working Masterclass FAQ from our Age-friendly Employer Pledge: https://lnkd.in/d3-cD2rK #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #Ageing #FlexibleWorking