Helpful resources

Please find materials, resources and links that may be useful: 

General resources: 

• Website: The Centre for Ageing Better 
• Webpage: UK Network of Age-friendly Communities 
• Video: Age-friendly Communities 
• Image library: Ageing Better’s free image library 

Examples of age-friendly work: 

• Age-friendly case study: Isle of Wight- improving services for older customers 
• Age-friendly case study: Nottingham’s Take a Seat campaign 
• Webpage: Age-friendly Manchester 

Becoming age-friendly: 

• Read Paul McGarry’s top tips for Age-friendly Communities here.
• Find out about becoming an Age-friendly Community by downloading the booklet here. 
• Template about how to contact your councillor about becoming an Age-friendly Community. 
• Access the Centre for Ageing Better's information booklet here
• Read the Centre for Ageing Better guide to being an Age Friendly Business here

Centre for Ageing Better resources: 

• Age-friendly Movement - We're building a social movement to change how people think, feel and act about ageing. Sign up for updates and use our Age-positive Image library 
• Homes - We want everyone to be able to live in a safe and suitable home as they get older. Support us in the Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition 
• Work - Our country wastes a huge amount of talent, skills and experience by denying older workers the chance to stay in jobs or find new ones. Sign up: Age-friendly Employer Pledge  
• Centre for Ageing Better Flagship report: State of Ageing 2023-2024 
• Find out more about the Age Without Limits ageism campaign here