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UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 4h

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.

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

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 4h

“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."

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

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 4h

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.

“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.

Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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

#AgeFriendlyEmployers #OlderEmployers #Event #OlderWorkers #Ageing

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

ageing-better.org.uk

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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.

Age-friendly Employer Pledge

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

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

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

"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.

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

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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.

Number of homes in England that pose falls risk to older people equivalent to city bigger than Birmingham

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 3d

"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."

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.

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No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. We’re leading a national campaign to fix unsafe homes.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 4d

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

“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

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 5d

This will help ensure that everyone regardless of age lives in a safe home. We are calling on the government to think about building homes for the future.

Find out more about safer homes as a part of our Safe Homes Now campaign: buff.ly/sjNWha0

#SafeHomesNow #AccessibleHomesNow #Ageing #Ageism

Safe Homes Now

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 5d

We believe that reducing the demand on healthcare services through preventive measures, including home adaptations, is crucial to managing waiting lists and improving public health, whilst saving public money.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 6d

We need the national government to commit to improving the quality of cold, dangerous homes, particularly for poorer homeowners, in the forthcoming national Housing Strategy.

Read more bout these issues in the Homes chapter of our report in full here: buff.ly/ETqhDoZ

#OlderHomeowners #OlderAge

Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 6d

The number and proportion of homes in England with condensation, damp or mould is higher than the proportion of homes that are non-decent.

Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 6d

Older people and children are most at risk of developing health problems as a result of damp and mould, and UK school children miss more days due to disease burden from damp than in any EU member state.

Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 6d

As such, cold homes are more likely to be damp and mouldy, which can have serious consequences for a range of respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 6d

Issues with condensation, damp and mould in homes are often the result of being unable to heat the property to a suitable temperature (due to inefficient heating systems, a lack of insulation or ill-fitting windows or doors) or inadequate ventilation.

Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.