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How ageing better can be found right on our doorsteps
We are celebrating International Day of Older People (IDOP) on 1 October 2026. Established by the United Nations, the day recognises both the opportunities and challenges of ageing populations, while ...
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October 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Our latest case study explores how Manchester Libraries developed a set of age‑friendly standards – helping to create more consistent, welcoming spaces and encouraging older people from across the city to visit and take part.

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Case Study: Libraries in Manchester
Manchester libraries achieved ‘Age-friendly Libraries’ status in June 2022, recognising their commitment to a set of age-friendly standards. This case study shows how they have adapted services and…
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May 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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"More than 29 million people in the UK now live in age-friendly communities and will benefit from these changes now or in the future." Says our Senior Programme Manager for Localities, Charlotte Lewis.

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Five impacts Age-friendly Communities are having on older people
The newly published Age-friendly Communities Impact Report shows how the UK Network, made up of more than 90 communities and representing more than 4,000 local partners, is having a significant…
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March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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"Despite rural and coastal areas being sparsely populated, communities feel connected and supported." Says our Learning Officer for the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, Pippa Mannerings.

What do you love about living in a rural or a coastal area?

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Building Age-friendly Communities in a rural context
Older people living in rural and coastal areas can face challenges in staying connected, accessing health and care services, and accessing the right housing, writes our Learning Officer for the UK…
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June 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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"Age-friendly Communities run and support many events, activities and initiatives aimed at increasing social connection opportunities." Says our Senior Programme Manager for Localities, Charlotte Lewis.

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Five impacts Age-friendly Communities are having on older people
The newly published Age-friendly Communities Impact Report shows how the UK Network, made up of more than 90 communities and representing more than 4,000 local partners, is having a significant…
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March 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Our new Age-friendly Communities handbook outlines the key features of age-friendly communities in the UK, and gives examples of practices and policies that can be implemented at a local level.

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Cover of a handbook titled "Age-friendly Communities: a handbook of principles to guide local policy and action", published in February 2025. The background is deep purple, with white text. The top features the logos of the Centre for Ageing Better and the Local Government Association. A simple white line drawing of a flower is partially visible in the bottom left corner.
February 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in celebrating the power that social connections have in shaping our lives and communities.

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July 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Do you want to create an Ageing Well Ambassadors programme in your own community?

Discover our ten steps in our latest guide: Creating an Ageing Well Ambassadors programme.

Download here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/resources/how-guide-creating-ageing-well-ambassadors-programme

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How-to guide: Creating an Ageing Well Ambassadors programme
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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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.

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News & blogs
Read all the latest news and blogs from the Centre for Ageing Better
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October 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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"There are two cross cutting issues that need to be addressed, inequalities of ageing and the prevalence of ageism within our society." Says our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social OBE at our State of Ageing 2025 launch.

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Carole Easton at the state of ageing launch
March 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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This report details the five key impacts reported by the UK Network that Age-friendly Communities are having on local systems, and older people in their communities.

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Age-friendly Communities Impact Report
This report describes the multitude of positive impacts Age-friendly Communities are having on the local systems they represent and the older people that live there.
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March 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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"Public transport can be made more accessible for older people, and our new Age-friendly Communities Handbook is highlighting examples of best practice that hopefully will inspire others to follow." Says our Deputy Director for Localities, Natalie Turner.

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How to ensure that transport is age-friendly
The absence of good public and community transport can lead to older people being restricted in the way that they lead their lives.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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This year’s UK theme is: Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections.

want to take part? Find out more and download free resources to tailor your own day on our website here: buff.ly/fnNsDSU

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International Day of Older People – 1 October 2025
Join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in celebrating the power that social connections have in shaping our lives and communities, this International Day of Older People
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August 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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This case study shows how Trinity Leeds has listened to customer feedback from older age adults as well as partner insights to make it more inclusive and accessible to all.

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Case Study: Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre
Making shopping centres more age-friendly by making it easier and safer to shop independently and engage with the local community can benefit a range of people not just older people. This case study…
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August 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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there’s no single ‘right’ way to approach this initiative.

In this guide, you’ll find ideas, examples, and resources drawn from existing initiatives across the UK to help you plan and implement your own Take a Seat project.

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Discover our eight steps for delivering a Take a Seat initiative in your own place
Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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By working together and listening to voices from diverse communities, BCP is creating local environments where people can live and age well.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s Age-friendly Journey
Age-friendly Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in 2022 as part of their ambition to make their community a better place to age. This case study outlines their age-friendly journey so far, including how they completed 97 actions on their first Age-friendly Action Plan, and grew their Age-friendly Network from 10 to 120 partners.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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-Setting your purpose
-Planning your engagement
-Facilitation
-Embedding engagement across your organisation
-Closing the loop, learning and evaluating

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Age-friendly Engagement Toolkit: Involving older people in local decision-making
This toolkit brings together guidance, case studies and templates to make it easier for local places to meaningfully involve older residents in decisions affecting their lives.
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July 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Find out more from our Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides, available to download here: buff.ly/5s6xJRU

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Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides
Our collection of quick guides offers a simple yet comprehensive overview of the key design considerations for ensuring age-friendliness across a range of spaces and amenities.
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April 23, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Our new Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides are aimed at built environment professionals, local government staff, and residents of all ages who want to advocate for change in their local area.

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Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides
Our collection of quick guides offers a simple yet comprehensive overview of the key design considerations for ensuring age-friendliness across a range of spaces and amenities.
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April 8, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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"But that level of contentment is on the decline, with fewer people aged 50-64 feeling satisfied with their neighbourhood than before the pandemic." Says our Programme Manager.

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Bianca Rossetti: Delivering pride in place for all ages
An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly transformation of our communities,
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April 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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The guides are aimed at built environment professionals, local government staff, and residents of all ages who want to advocate for change in their local area.

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Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides
Our collection of quick guides offers a simple yet comprehensive overview of the key design considerations for ensuring age-friendliness across a range of spaces and amenities.
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March 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Community services are squeezed, but vital in supporting older people to age well
Community services are on the decline as local authorities try to square the circle of lower core funding, rising costs and higher demand.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Find out more about Take a Seat here: ageing-better.org.uk/resources/ei...

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Discover our eight steps for delivering a Take a Seat initiative in your own place
Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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These free photos can be used for your websites, reports, articles and social media.

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| Age without limits
The Age Without Limits campaign aims to change the way we all think about ageing and support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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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.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM