Centre for Ageing Better

What contributions do older people make to society? Today we release our latest State of Ageing 2023-24 chapter on Society. Read it in full on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eHfw4fPx

Our next webinar coming up on 21 August is 'An introduction to Age-friendly Communities'. Join us to find out exactly what an Age-friendly Community is and learn about the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework and what can be achieved through becoming one. Secure your place for free now: https://lnkd.in/exHeZ-rP #AgeFriendlyUK #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety #OlderPeople #Ageing

'“If Labour is to succeed in putting economic growth at the heart of this legislative agenda, the government needs to specifically focus on the 50+ workforce who have powered employment growth since the turn of the century until the pandemic. Getting this right and achieving our recommended employment targets for the 50-64 and 65+ age groups could increase GDP by at least £9bn a year and boost income tax and NICs revenues by £1.6bn a year." Says our Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Justin Newman. Read more in our press release: #KingsSpeech #NewGovernment #Ageing #AgeingSociety #OlderPeople

Our Employer Engagement and Network Manager, John Kiernan demonstrates how to support a more positive environment for older workers – as well as what younger people need to do to prepare for a long and happy working life in this Radio TechCon catch up. https://lnkd.in/ejPMzmGf

It can be extremely challenging to get the accessible homes that meets needs, and these are the fortunate ones that have managed it. Millions more have not and are left in unsuitable homes that pose a risk to their health. Julie and Peter's story https://lnkd.in/eWr25Jya Sheila's story: https://lnkd.in/eYmb-xdg

If you have a disability or health condition how comfortable did you feel talking to your employer to agree support needs? Please feel free to share your story in the comments. Find out more about becoming an age-friendly employer with our Age-friendly Employer Pledge: https://lnkd.in/egcAnn_3

Join Holly Holder, our Deputy Director for Homes, at E3G’s webinar on energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector, alongside Generation Rent and National Energy Action. Thursday 1 August, 10-11am. Email james.dyson@e3g.org for an invite. #Webinar #Ageing #AgeingPopulation #SafeHomesNow #SaferHomes

“At present, fewer than one in ten homes in England are suitable for older or Disabled people to visit, never mind live in. The need for accessible homes is only going to grow significantly over the next 20 years as our population ages and at the current rate of building we have no chance of ever getting close to meeting the needs of everyone.” Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton. Today marks the two year anniversary of a government announcement confirming plans to require all new homes to have entrance level step-free access and other accessibility features as a minimum requirement. New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals it would take 44 years to meet the current demand for accessible and adaptable housing in England at the current rate of construction. Read more in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/e-2uw6hz

How do you slot fitness into your daily routine? Keeping fit is important for all ages, including older people! You can download almost 600 free photos of older people exercising in our 'Leisure and Fitness' collection in our age-positive image library. Download now: https://lnkd.in/e4a-_q2Z #PositiveAgeing #AgePositive #OlderPeople #AgeingSociety #Ageing

Do you feel safe living in your home? Living in a house that's too cold or difficult to heat can lead to serious illness. Cold homes have been known to lead to a higher risk of stroke, respiratory infection, and falls. It's time to sort out unsafe housing for everyone. Read more in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/e-tfu_ay #SafeHomesNow #SaferHomes #Ageist #Ageism #AgeingPopulation