⭐@pattydoran.bsky.social @tinebuffel.bsky.social
& @muarg.bsky.social team win the staff category for their #AgeFriendlyFutures summit bringing together 300 age-friendly leaders share knowledge & shape the future of age-friendly policy and practice
"Our Age-friendly Futures Summit created a moment to look at the different challenges faced by individuals from specific communities as they get older." Says our Media Officer, Stephen James.
Read more in our blog here: buff.ly/LbMiGqi
#AgeFriendlyUK #Ageism #AgeFriendlyFutures
Last week we launched our State of Ageing 2025 report at the Age-friendly Futures Summit. The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
Download here: buff.ly/MJ29Pix
#AgeingBetter #AgeFriendlyFutures #Ageing
Quote card reading: The World Health Organization envisions a future where every city and community enables people to age well and live long, healthy lives. The Age-Friendly Futures Summit is a key moment to advance this vision, uniting leaders and changemakers from across the UK and beyond to connect, inspire, and drive action.
Here Thiago Hérick de Sá, Technical Officer, Age-friendly Environments, @who.int, Geneva talks about our #AgeFriendlyFutures event in Manchester, built around the themes of advancing, leading, and creating age-friendly cities and communities.
Missed the event? You can catch up on the key themes discussed by reading our State of Ageing 2025 report: buff.ly/itthZ9n
#AgeingBetter #Ageism #OlderAge #Age #OlderPeople #AgeFriendlyFutures
Attendees of the State of Ageing launch event
State of Ageing 2025 report laid out on a table
Our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr Aideen Young speaking at the State of Ageing 2025 launch event
"The Age-friendly Futures Summit unites a wealth of talent, expertise and insight. Together, we can make positive, significant and tangible change to older people across the world, and I’m truly excited to be a part of this future." Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit this week where around 250 leaders, policymakers, practitioners and researchers were brought together with the aim to increase understanding, strengthen commitment, and propose practical action for our age-friendly futures.
👏🏻Thank you to everyone who joined the @who.int European’s Ageing is Living strategy session at the #AgeFriendlyFutures Summit in Greater Manchester
🌱This marks an important starting point to engage local & regional authorities across Europe on #HealthyAgeing
This week we released our new State of Ageing 2025 report which paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources.
Read in full here: buff.ly/NpJ89Um
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #AgeingInEngland
🗣️ Lived experience shapes policy! Elaine Unegbu shared how small interventions—like a single bench—can transform communities by improving social connection & mobility. #UrbanPolicy #AgeFriendlyFutures
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🏙️ Led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, we explored key ingredients for cross-sector collaboration. Tine Buffel highlighted the power of long-term partnerships, calling it "an ecosystem of partnerships" that strengthens our work. 🤝 #AgeFriendlyFutures
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🌍 Day 2 of the #AgeFriendlyFutures Summit in Manchester has been another inspiring call to action—showing how policy & practice can drive truly #AgeFriendly cities. 🏙️💡
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Find out more in our State of Ageing 2025 report, available in full on our website: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #Ageing #ageism
It is important for all older people, including those who are Disabled to live in a safe and accessible home. Find out more about housing in our State of Ageing 2025 report: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #safehomesnow #olderdisabledpeople
We have spoken to many older LGBTQ+ people to learn about their lived experience in our State of Ageing 2025 report, read what they have to say: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #olderlgbtpeople #Ageing
If you want to read more about the challenges faced by older people then have a look at our State of Ageing 2025 report: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #ageing #age
Two older people in coats holding shopping bags walk down a street in England.
"Our health is so closely connected to the homes we live in, the jobs we do, the lifestyles we lead." Says our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr Aideen Young.
Read more about health inequalities in our press release here: buff.ly/M0KSHFI
#AgeFriendlyFutures #OlderPeople #Ageism
Carole Easton at the age friendly futures event
today is the final day of the #AgeFriendlyFutures event, a 3-day summit made up of interconnected events, delivered by a partnership of @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @who.int, @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester Metropolitan University.
You can read more on our website where we have our State of Ageing 2025 report in full: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #Ageing ##olderpeople
Read more in the full report: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #ageing #olderpeople
Today we launch our State of Ageing 2025 report, you can read it in full on our website here: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #ageing #ageism
Find out more from our research in our State of Ageing 2025 report, available in full on our website: ageing-better.org.uk/state-ageing...
#agefriendlyfutures #ageism #ageing
In our new State of Ageing 2025 report it was important that we spoke to older people about their lives so that we could see our analysis of the data reflected in their experiences of ageing. buff.ly/NpJ89Um
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #AgeingInEngland #AgeingPopulation
An older woman with glasses, a black skirt and a spotted shirt sits in a wheelchair in her garden. Text on the image reads: there are 213,000 more people aged 50-64 economically inactive now than in 2020.
Research from our new State of Ageing 2025 report has found that there are 213,000 more people aged 50-64 economically inactive now than in 2020.
If you want to read more then you can read the report in full on our website: buff.ly/GY1roJP
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #AgeingInEngland
Two older men socialise while walking outdoors. The man on the left is wearing jeans and a black hoodie while the main on the right is wearing sunglasses, a cap, cream trousers, a white hoodie and a grey t-shirt. Text on the image reads: There are 2.4 million people aged 55 and over living in non-decent homes.
An older man sits in a cafe and stirs a cup of tea. He is wearing a black blazer and pinstripe shirt. Text on the infographic reads: The number of pensioners unable to afford basic necessities grew by 300,000 last year
An older man and woman stand in their garden after hanging up laundry. The man is wearing glasses, a cap and a plaid shirt while the woman wears a headband, a denim jacket and a green striped dress. Text on the image reads: In 2021/23 healthy life expectancy in England has continued to decline.
An older woman walking with her friend in a park. She has short hair and is wearing a striped t-shirt and dungarees. There is text reading: Fewer people aged 50 to 64 are satisfied with their neighbourhood than before the pandemic.
Our 2025 State of Ageing report is now available!
The report paints a picture of the older population in England, using a variety of national data sources, and shows that quite simply, where you are born determines how long you live and how well you age.
buff.ly/BwDo8G1
#AgeFriendlyFutures
"The Age-Friendly Futures Summit is a testament to the collective commitment to creating a world where everyone can age with health, dignity, and inclusion." Says Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director of Country Health Policies and Systems, @who.int Europe.
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #Ageing
Quote card reading: The Age-Friendly Futures Summit is a testament to the collective commitment to creating a world where everyone can age with health, dignity, and inclusion. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director of Country Health Policies and Systems, WHO Europe
This week we're excited to launch the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit, the dynamic three-day event which brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers, from the UK and around the globe, to advance the creation of an age-friendly world.
The summit is made up of interconnected events, delivered by a partnership of @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @who.int, @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester Metropolitan University.
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #Ageing
The summit is made up of interconnected events, delivered by a partnership of @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, @who.int, @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester Metropolitan University.
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingBetter #Ageing
That's a wrap on day 1! Thanks to @officialuom.bsky.social, @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @manmetuni.bsky.social, GMCA and WHO.
#AgeFriendlyFutures #AgeingSociety #AgeingBetter
🌎 Read more about our work for a healthier, Age-Friendly Future: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/muarg/
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