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State of Ageing 2025: Infographics Organised to reflect the key themes of our State of Ageing 2025 report, this set of 40 infographics support those interested in understanding how they can approach the opportunity of an ageing populat...

We welcome other organisations, researchers, and individuals using these infographics on social media or in workshops as a collaborative and interactive way of exploring the report rapidly.

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State of Ageing 2025: Infographics Organised to reflect the key themes of our State of Ageing 2025 report, this set of 40 infographics support those interested in understanding how they can approach the opportunity of an ageing populat...

These 40 free infographics are arranged in the same themes as our State of Ageing report: financial security, demographic changes and trends of our ageing population, older people's experience in work, ageing and health, the quality of England's homes and older people's contributions to society.

Health The oldest places in England aren’t necessarily the ones in worst health. Places that are older than average with a better than average health profile tend to be rural. For source see chart 6.04 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Work 350,000 people aged 50 to 65 with long-term health conditions would return to the workforce if the right support were in place. For source see chart 3.06 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/work-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Homes Only one in eight homes in England can be visited by people with access needs. The four features that make a home visitable for most people are: A WC at entrance level No steps between the pavement and the entrance Sufficiently wide doorways and circulation space A main entrance door that is free of obstructions higher than 15mm For source see chart 4.05a here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/homes-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Society Although internet use has increased among older people, many are still excluded from digital services. The proportion of people aged 65 and over who don’t use the internet at home dropped from 29% to 27% between 2023 and 2024. 3.5 million people aged 65 and over don’t use the internet at home. For source see chart 7.13 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/society-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.

Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

This week we saw Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

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Politician Rachel Reeves, Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

“Beyond the leaks, the briefings and the projections, are real people leading real lives. Politicians would do well to remember that before becoming too wrapped up in the political theatre of the budget.” Says our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE

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An older woman sits on a bench outside. She is wearing a dress.

Our new analysis has highlighted a huge growth in income deprivation amongst older people.

In our latest news story we delved into the BBC One show Riot Women, and found that the show's setting is home to one of the most deprived areas for older people in the country.

Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget Politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

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Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget Politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

The budget announcement follows weeks of frenzied speculation as to what the Chancellor might announce with up to 13 potential tax policies mooted in the weeks before today’s official unveiling in Parliament.

Ageing Better Responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget Politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

Today, politician Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor.

In our press release, our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE, picks out the policies likely to have the biggest impact on older people and the work we do here at Ageing Better.

Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

Says our Media Officer, Stephen James when joined by our Experts By Experience Network.

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Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

"I heard it said that it’s confusing hearing the speculation about pension draw down or taxing pensions as it’s not clear what the current situation is. There was a belief that perceived negative impact is largely led by the press or other speculators."

Excessive Budget speculation causes uncertainty and unease among older people The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

The government’s upcoming Autumn Budget later this month has been preceded by weeks of rumours and leaks as to what it may contain.

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Says our Media Officer, Stephen James when joined by our Experts By Experience Network.

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News & blogs Read all the latest news and blogs from the Centre for Ageing Better

"I heard it said that it’s confusing hearing the speculation about pension draw down or taxing pensions as it’s not clear what the current situation is. There was a belief that perceived negative impact is largely led by the press or other speculators."

Forward Planning: A Vision of Ageing at Home Our population is ageing. Over the next quarter of a century, the number of people aged 55 and over in England will grow by five million.

Our new report released with @thefabians.bsky.social outlines how the government can ensure that older homeowners can age safely and well in their homes.

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Forward Planning: A Vision of Ageing at Home Our population is ageing. Over the next quarter of a century, the number of people aged 55 and over in England will grow by five million.

We are at a critical point as housing policy is central to the way England adapts and responds to the new challenges that will arise as our population ages.

“Even in winter, we see rising damp in the hallway. It doesn't matter even if we've had the damp guy come in, we still see so much damp rising … I don't think he was that good. I think he left it half done. He didn't complete it.” Research participant on access to trusted traders

Our homes are a key part of our experience of ageing, they determine the extent to which we can live independently, safely and well in our communities.

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A huge welcome to all new organisations who have joined our Age-friendly Employer Pledge in the month of August!

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Build Baby Build, but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater In the rush to build homes, we need to ensure those homes are safe, accessible and adaptable, writes Millie Brown, deputy director for homes.

The new Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, promoted the slogan 'Build Baby Build' at the recent Labour Party Conference. He stressed the need to meet the government's ambitious manifesto pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029.

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Build Baby Build, but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater In the rush to build homes, we need to ensure those homes are safe, accessible and adaptable, writes Millie Brown, deputy director for homes.

In the rush to build homes, we need to ensure those homes are safe, accessible and adaptable.

"Currently, millions of older and Disabled people of all ages are stuck in homes that do not meet their needs, with no suitable options to move to." Says our Deputy Director for Homes, Millie Brown.

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The collection of 80 images includes people in community spaces, getting public transport, working, out on the high street, shopping, volunteering, being active, using outdoor spaces, and socialising.

For this shoot, we photographed people in their local areas, including Middlesbrough, Knowsley and Nottingham. We wanted these photos to be both a positive and realistic depiction of what living in these communities is like as we get older.

An older woman sits in a chair inside reading a book. She is wearing glasses and a black top with patterned trousers.

An older woman stands in a clothes shop smiling. She is wearing glasses and a necklace with a plain white top and leopard print jacket.

An older person siles indoors. The person has purple hair and a lanyard and is wearing a pink top with a black and white coat.

A group of older people stand outside and smile as they take a selfie together. They are wearing winter coats and clothes.

Our latest selection of photos explores the varied ways older people participate in their local communities.

Latest Labour Market Stats Show Need for Action in Budget to Close Employment Age Gap New Labour Market stats reveal that people over 50 are the most likely to be in long-term unemployment.

and which lag behind the employment rates of their peers in other countries." Says our Deputy Director for Work, Andrea Barry.

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Latest Labour Market Stats Show Need for Action in Budget to Close Employment Age Gap New Labour Market stats reveal that people over 50 are the most likely to be in long-term unemployment.

"The latest Labour Market stats are another reminder of the underperforming employment rates of 50+ workers in this country with job prospects that lag behind other age groups; that lag behind the pre-pandemic performance of this age group...

Latest Labour Market Stats Show Need for Action in Budget to Close Employment Age Gap New Labour Market stats reveal that people over 50 are the most likely to be in long-term unemployment.

New Labour Market stats reveal that people over 50 are the most likely to be in long-term unemployment.

We are calling on the Chancellor to take action in the upcoming Autumn Budget to close the employment rate age gap.

Age-friendly Employer Pledge culture toolkit This toolkit has been created to help organisations look at their existing workplace culture and how this could become more age-friendly.

It exists in how we recruit, how we support development and even how we socialise with each other. It ignores the wealth of experience older workers bring to the workplace.

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Age-friendly Employer Pledge culture toolkit This toolkit has been created to help organisations look at their existing workplace culture and how this could become more age-friendly.

That said, there are some specific issues affecting those in their 50s, 60s and beyond that need to be considered in order to establish a healthy culture.

We know that ageism exists in society and at work. It is the most reported form of discrimination in the workplace.