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UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

Find out more about the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities on our website: buff.ly/PYPxQYx

#AgeFriendlyUK #CelebratingAgeing #PositiveAgeing #AgeingInEngland #AgeingCommunities

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

"With our newsletter, countywide steering group and new AFC Ambassador role, this growing movement shows what is possible when local people and organisations work together, and we are excited for the journey to continue.” Says Hertfordshire.

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

"Their voices and actions are already shaping real change, from inclusive bus shelter design to more thoughtful language in communications."

“We are proud that Hertfordshire County Council has become an accredited Age Friendly Community, with thousands of residents and hundreds of professionals contributing to this journey."

“We are proud that @hertscc has become an accredited Age Friendly Community, with thousands of residents and hundreds of professionals contributing to this journey."

Developing anti-racist Good Home Hubs: from access to outcomes

Last chance to sign up for our webinar with Race Equality Foundation, taking place this Wednesday 15 October, where we will be discussing the findings of the report and recommendations for changing the current state of play.

Sign up here: buff.ly/7ezScZC

#SafeHomesNow #AccessibleHomesNow #Ageing

Too many people from racially minoritised communities, like Madhuri, are being barred from access to home improvement.

This leaves them in unsafe homes that don't meet their needs.

The cost-of-living crisis is making people's mental and physical health worse

The proportion of people who feel they belong to their neighbourhood increases with age

Our older population is becoming more ethnically diverse

Older people are the most likely to live in the hardest to heat homes

Want to learn more about our ageing population?

This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.

You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA

#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham Our new analysis released in time for Falls Awareness Week reveals the scale of the country’s chronic shortage of accessible and good quality homes.

Read more about the risk of falls at home in our press release: buff.ly/CxW4sii

#SafeHomesNow #AccessibleHomesNow #Ageing #OlderAge #OlderHomeowners

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham Our new analysis released in time for Falls Awareness Week reveals the scale of the country’s chronic shortage of accessible and good quality homes.

"It is very distressing to see the huge number of older people who face the very real risk of falling in their own homes. People should not be navigating threats to life in their own home on a daily basis." Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE.

Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

Read more in our #IDOP2025 blog: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/creati...

#AgeingCommunities #CelebratingAgeing #AgeingBetter #PositiveAgeing

Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

When the opportunities for connection are there, older people’s contributions can be vital in fostering a strong sense of belonging across generations." Says our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE.

Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

"We know that older people play an integral part in strengthening the social fabric of our communities; as workers, carers, volunteers, activists and connectors."

IDOP 2025 celebrations

IDOP 2025 celebrations

IDOP 2025 celebrations

IDOP 2025 celebrations

A huge thank you to everyone last week who celebrated International Day of Older People with us, it was incredible to see so many amazing and impactful events and gatherings happening all over England.

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

Find out more about the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities on our website: buff.ly/PYPxQYx

#AgeFriendlyUK #CelebratingAgeing #PositiveAgeing #AgeingInEngland #AgeingCommunities

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

The difference is visible in the growing confidence, connection, and wellbeing among our older residents.” Says Jackie Nixon, Public Health Practitioner (Lead for Ageing Well) in Sunderland.

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.

“I’m incredibly proud of how our age-friendly work in Sunderland is driven by the voices of older people themselves. From creative workshops to targeted interventions using local data, we’re not just responding to needs—we’re empowering communities to shape what ageing well looks like."

“I’m incredibly proud of how our age-friendly work in Sunderland is driven by the voices of older people themselves. From creative workshops to targeted interventions using local data, we’re not just responding to needs—we’re empowering communities to shape what ageing well looks like. The difference is visible in the growing confidence, connection, and wellbeing among our older residents.” Says Jackie Nixon, Public Health Practitioner (Lead for Ageing Well) in Sunderland.

We are celebrating reaching 100 members of the Age-friendly Communities Network! In light of this, we are spotlighting some of our network members and their journeys.

Age-friendly employer logos

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

These employers have committed to creating a more inclusive workforce in their own workplaces.

Interested in signing up too? Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly...

#ThankYou

Age-friendly Employer Pledge Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers

Register your interest for the Pledge on our website: ageing-better.org.uk/employer-ple...

#AgeFriendlyEmployers #OlderEmployers #Event #OlderWorkers #Ageing

Age-friendly Employer Pledge Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers

Our Pledge Connections '25 event is happening this month on 22 October. The in-person event is for signers of the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and will bring the network together to inspire and energise each other as we continue to build a movement of Age-friendly Employers.

Last year at our Pledge Connections event we were joined by Grace French, Director of Stand who told us how important it was for them to sign our Age-friendly Employer Pledge.

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

We’re committed to working alongside Dorset Council, the Integrated Care Board, and our sector partners to co-design solutions that reflect lived experience, promote wellbeing, and foster meaningful participation.

Read more in our latest news story: buff.ly/rQV27x4

#AgeFriendlyUK #Dorset #Agein

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

"We’re thrilled that Dorset has joined 99 other Age-friendly communities in the UK, and this is testament to the county’s commitment and hard work." Says our Deputy Director for Localities, Natalie Turner.

Celebration of being the 100th Age-friendly Community from Dorset.

We are thrilled that Dorset Council has become the 100th place in the UK to become an Age-friendly Community. The local authority joins a growing network of places representing more than 30 million people that also includes Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Cardiff.

Developing anti-racist Good Home Hubs: from access to outcomes

We will be releasing the report with a discussion of the findings in our webinar next Wednesday 15th October.

Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aube7nm5W...

#SafeHomesNow #AccessibleHomesNow #AgeingBetter #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants

Next week, we are releasing our new report with Race Equality Foundation, which will examine the structural barriers preventing racially minoritised people like Amtul from accessing home improvement services.

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham Our new analysis released in time for Falls Awareness Week reveals the scale of the country’s chronic shortage of accessible and good quality homes.

Read more about falls risk in homes in our blog: buff.ly/na7pdha

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Ageing #Falls #Ageism

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham Our new analysis released in time for Falls Awareness Week reveals the scale of the country’s chronic shortage of accessible and good quality homes.

In the longer term it can result in a significant decrease to quality of life and independence, as general mobility and wellbeing decline. The impact of a fall in the home has the potential to be life-changing and even life-ending." Says our Deputy Director for Homes, Millie Brown.

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham Our new analysis released in time for Falls Awareness Week reveals the scale of the country’s chronic shortage of accessible and good quality homes.

"Falls are the most common type of serious hazard in the home and can set off a life-changing chain of events. In the short term, falling could mean broken bones, surgery, lengthy hospital stays, and rehabilitation."

“They’re really hot on fairness, on wellbeing, mental and physical, providing tools that any of us need. I can’t fault them on that side of things at all.” Female, fifties, administrator in the NHS

Less than half of Disabled people aged 50-66 feel their workplace is inclusive.

We can do better. Inclusive policies must be clearly communicated, upheld, and embedded in workplace culture.

Read more in our Supporting Disabled Older Workers report: buff.ly/9Ux1kRX

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers