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

"There are many factors that are causing our nation’s failing health. We need to reduce the inequalities that result from economic, regional and ethnicity divides to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to age well." Says our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr Aideen Young. If you want to find out more then read our blog in full here: #OlderPeople #Age #AgeingPopulation #Health #Ageism

What would you like to see a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing do for England? Let us know in the comments! 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 #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #OlderPeople #Age

"As well as committing more funding to support the NHS, the government needs to look more long-term at preventative measures to lower demand. Developing a national strategy to fix cold and dangerous homes across all tenures would help to significantly reduce pressures." Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton on last week's #WinterBudget. Read more in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/ebhYnXBb #SafeHomesNow #SaferHomes #OlderPeople #OlderAge

The new DWP report shows that the 50 to 64-year-old age group makes up over 40% of the working-age disabled population, whilst the 18 to 24-year-old age group makes up just over 10% of the working-age disabled population.    Dr Emily Andrews, Deputy Director for Work at the Centre for Ageing Better, said: “While it is positive news that the number of Disabled people in employment is growing, it is a significant concern that there is a greater increase in the number of Disabled people who are becoming economically inactive. “As this DWP report, and our own research, makes clear this impacts older workers in particular, with the 50 to 64-year-old age group making up over 40% of the working-age Disabled population. Our own research shows older people with a long-term health condition are more likely to be out-of-work than their younger peers. “The DWP research shows there is a real appetite for this group to be in work and they are more likely to want to be in work than non-disabled economically inactive people, with over one in five (20.6%) of Disabled economically inactive people wanting a job as compared to just under one in six (14.4%) of non-disabled economically inactive people. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e7VsvYK4

What new photos would you like to see us add to our age-positive image library? We have over 450 photos of older people at work available to instantly download and use for free. Browse here: https://lnkd.in/eZNVYHRg #PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployees #Ageing

Have you been able to secure suitable work in older age? Sadly over half (53%) of the 3 million people currently economically inactive due to long-term illness or disability, are between 50 and 65. It's time we made a change. Millions of older workers with health conditions face years of financial uncertainty before retirement because of a substantial drop in employment rates as they enter the final third of their working lives Find out more in our health and work report: https://lnkd.in/ePwhZnsd #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployees #OlderEmployers #Ageing #OlderAge

How do you feel about ageing in England? Our State of Ageing: Infographics are our engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise our most up-to-date stats from our State of Ageing 2023-4 report. We welcome other organisations, researchers, and individuals using these infographics on social media or in workshops to run an ‘evidence safari’, a collaborative and interactive way of exploring research and insight rapidly. Download here: https://lnkd.in/e7Fh8iJH #AgeingInEngland #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #OlderPeople #Age

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