The illustrations are available to download as both JPGs and PNGs and are copyright free to be used for both online and print.
Download for free on our Age Without Limits image library here: buff.ly/9GduZAy
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Illustration of an older couple sharing a kiss
Illustration of an older man baking with a younger boy
Illustration of two older people dancing together
Illustration of an older woman taking a selfie
We have just released our brand new age-positive illustrations which depict a varied range of scenarios from work, to dating, to community involvement and intergenerational moments.
Our Head of Homes, Millie Brown recently spoke on ITV Tonight about how important homes are, especially for older people, and how important it is that people get support with decluttering their homes.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/cw2I0Me
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"People don't consider that a cluttered home can impact on their health. Home means so much to people, right? It's where you spend most of your day, especially as you get older, and that's why there needs to be increased support to help people declutter their homes."
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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However, older people may encounter physical or logistical barriers which make them unable to realise these benefits if the space is not designed with age-friendly considerations.
Quote card: “Only one park has a toilet. I’ve been put off going to the park because of it. I end up doing the maths on how long I can be out and how long I can wait without a toilet. And it doesn’t just affect older people.”
Access to parks and green spaces can reduce loneliness and enhance mood while improving mental wellbeing, increasing physical activity and intergenerational social connection.
Healthy home tool Helps people self-assess home improvement and safety needs Healthy Homes Assessment Tool Deployment instructions March 2026 For: Residents and resident-facing staff Centre for Ageing Better
Commissioning guide A clear four-stage framework to support commissioning and procurement Improving homes, improving health A guide to commissioning home improvement services March 2026 For: Procurement, performance, housing and health partners Centre for Ageing Better
Housing conditions tool Create a strong local picture of housing risks and inequalities For: Housing, public health and adult social care leaders. Centre for Ageing Better
Economic impact tool Estimate cost, outcomes and return on investment from home adaptations and prevention work For: Senior leaders, finance teams, public health and ICS partners Centre for Ageing Better
The tools have been designed by @campbelltickell.bsky.social and support a whole-systems approach - linking lived experience, prevention and partnership working to strengthen local home improvement support and improve outcomes for residents.
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Explore our Good Home Hub development tools Centre for Ageing Better
These tools can help you Understand lived experience Plan inclusive services Build evidence Make the case for investment Centre for Ageing Better
Customer journey mapping Understand lived experience and system barriers faced by residents. For: Service leads, commissioners, resident-facing staff. Centre for Ageing Better
Inclusive Commissioning Guide Put co-production and inclusion at the heart of commissioning Inclusive commissioning A guide to creating inclusive commissioning processes March 2026 For: Commissioners, strategy and policy teams Centre for Ageing Better
Today we publish our new 'Developing a Good Home Hub' pages on our website.
These Good Home Hub tools bring together practical guidance and evidence-based resources to help areas understand local need, design stronger services and improve commissioning across housing, health and care.
They would have a say in policy and legislation and suggest ways to tackle inequalities in later life.
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A Commissioner for Older People and Ageing would address inequalities and give marginalised older people a voice, help government deal with the challenges of an ageing population, have official powers to investigate relevant issues, and challenge age-based discrimination.
Wales and Northern Ireland already have commissioners who are improving the lives of older people and protecting their rights. England has an independent commissioner protecting children’s rights but no one with the legal power to do the same for older people.
Both Wales and Northern Ireland have a Commissioner for Older People but England doesn’t. Why not?
We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people and ensure policymaking considers the needs of England's ageing population.
Want to find out more? Register your interest today: buff.ly/H0uaR2B
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Our Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.
"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.
Read more in this article in Local Government Chronicle: buff.ly/gJp4fcA
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"Older people tend to be more positive than younger people about where they live, with comparatively more older people feeling they belong and are satisfied with their local areas."
"At Ageing Better, we know communities and neighbourhoods become increasingly important to us as we age."
An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly transformation of our communities.
Our Deputy Director for Homes, Millie Brown recently spoke on ITV Tonight about how important it is for older people to be safe in their homes, and removing clutter can help to achieve this.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/NwCvaZX
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"A home full of clutter is more likely to be in disrepair, and therefore affecting the health of that individual."
Read more here: ageing-better.org.uk/financial-se...
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Our evidence cards summarise the report’s key messages and insights in a format that is easy to understand and share. For the first time, the infographics now include quotes from older people, discussing the issues the infographics highlight.
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.
Our ageing population People aged 50 to 64 who live in the regions with the worst health and highest poverty levels are most likely to provide unpaid care for others.
Financial security One in ten pensioners have no savings at all. And a quarter have less than £1,500. Single female pensioners are the most likely to have no or low savings.
Society Men aged 65 and over are less likely than women of the same age to receive support as carers. Almost three-quarters of male carers receive no support from any source.
Our State of Ageing 2025 report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
Our Age-friendly Restructure and Redundancy Toolkit for HR professionals is a toolkit for employers supporting people over 50 through restructure and redundancy.
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They may worry that requesting workplace adjustments could reduce their chances of landing roles that truly meet their needs.
Want to find out how you can support older workers?
Finding work after news of redundancy is about more than just securing a new job. Older workers may be balancing long-term health conditions, impairments, or caring responsibilities for partners, parents, or grandchildren.
![Quote card: ‘I was getting sent details of jobs that were similar and I was just thinking, I can’t, I cannot do it […] you’ve got a long-standing condition that you have to manage.' Male, Education Consultant, Supporting Disabled Older Workers research participant](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:euzuj362ouwdyaoiwdkewdk5/bafkreib7l4hzwnlbtbzc6lzobay4w3hl7ajhbmmwbyrndouxxxpbmrpr3e)
Quote card: ‘I was getting sent details of jobs that were similar and I was just thinking, I can’t, I cannot do it […] you’ve got a long-standing condition that you have to manage.' Male, Education Consultant, Supporting Disabled Older Workers research participant
Some people may be balancing work with long-term health issues, impairments, or caring for partners, parents and/or grandchildren. They may fear that asking for adjustments will negatively impact their chances of future roles that meet their needs.
more than a third of women have been patronised because of their age since turning 50
Did you know that more than a third of women have been patronised because of their age since turning 50?
This needs to change. If you want to find out more, check out the Society chapter of our State of Ageing 2025 report, available in full here: buff.ly/KPlF979
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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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