Centre for Ageing Better

05/10/2026

Everyone should have a warm, safe and decent home but too many households are struggling with high energy bills while living in homes that are costly to run.

The Centre for Ageing Better is part of a civil society coalition convened by E3G calling on the UK Government to use the 2026 Autumn Budget to deliver the funding already promised to support low-income households with energy-saving home upgrades.

The need for action is pressing. From October, household energy costs are set to rise again, while record levels of energy debt show the financial pressure many households are already facing. Releasing this funding through successful local delivery partners could help hundreds of thousands of households benefit from energy-saving improvements before 2030 - reducing bills while making homes warmer, healthier and more comfortable.

But there is also an opportunity to make these schemes work better. The coalition’s proposal sets out how national government can use this investment to strengthen local delivery capacity, ensure home upgrades reach marginalised communities, and enable schemes to respond to emerging technologies.

With the right investment and delivery model, we can tackle high energy costs while improving the quality of homes and building stronger local services for the future.

Find out more here: https://www.e3g.org/publications/renew-our-neighbourhoods/

03/10/2026

The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a commitment made by employers to celebrate the value of older workers. It is free to sign-up and is open to employers across the UK.

Has your organisation signed the Pledge yet? If not, here are five reasons why you should. Get the Edge, take the Pledge.

Find out more and register your interest here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/employer-pledge

02/10/2026

🎉 International Older Persons Day 2026 🎉

Join us on 1 October 2026 at Filey Fields Court, 2 North Cliff Drive, Filey, YO14 9BX for a special International Older Persons Day event.

✅ Free entry
✅ Meet representatives from 12 local agencies
✅ Access information, advice and support services
✅ A great opportunity to connect with your community

🚌 Free transport is available courtesy of Filey Lions

Departure: Filey Bus Station at 12:15pm
Return journey: Leaving the venue at 2:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of information, support and community spirit.

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

This International Day of Older People we are celebrating the people, places and services that help us to stay active and connected in our community - whilst shining a light on the barriers that can make them harder to access.

02/10/2026

Hear why you should sign the Age-friendly Employer Pledge in our Employers' own words.

The Royal Voluntary Service shared how the Pledge has supported them to create an inclusive workplace.

Find out more here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/employer-pledge

01/10/2026

Today marks International Day of Older People (IDOP) and the theme is "What's on your doorstep?"

Join us to celebrate the people, places and services that help us to stay active and connected in our community as we age - and show the importance of removing the barriers that prevent older people from taking part.

"Working with the UK Network of over 110 Age-friendly Communities, we hear the same things come up again and again as priorities. Things like getting around, staying connected, getting the help and information we need. Many of which can be solved by the right local services and features. That’s why we chose ‘what’s on your doorstep’ as the theme for this year’s IDOP in the UK," says our Deputy Director for Homes and Communities, Natalie Turner.

Are you hosting an event, or attending one? Let us know in the comments, and tag us in your photos!

Read more about this year's IDOP theme here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-ageing-better-can-be-found-right-our-doorsteps

01/10/2026

Today is the International Day of Older People.

Across Oxfordshire, there are many fantastic groups, activities, services and community spaces helping older people stay active, independent and connected. But we know that barriers such as poor transport, ill health, disability or caring responsibilities can make it harder for some people to take part.

We're here to help older people find and access local support, activities and services, and stay connected to the people and places that matter to them.

If you're not sure what's available in your area, or getting out and about has become more difficult, we're here to help.

Give us a call on 0345 450 1276 or visit https://buff.ly/ZqhtIOY



Age UK Centre for Ageing Better Oxfordshire County Council Cherwell District Council West Oxfordshire District Council South Oxfordshire District Council Vale of White Horse District Council Oxford City Council

01/10/2026

Today is the International Day of Older People.

This year's UK theme, from the Centre for Ageing Better and its network of age-friendly communities, is "What's on your doorstep?" It is about the people, places and services that help us stay active and connected as we get older, and the things that make them harder to reach.

A lot of that doorstep support is run by charities. Age UK and Royal Voluntary Service are two of them, and both are on the list of charities you can give to straight from your pay.

🧡 Your gift comes out before tax, so the relief is built in
🧡 The same amount arrives on the same day every month
🧡 You choose the charity, and you can change it whenever you like

Services that run every week need money that arrives every month. That is the quiet strength of giving from pay.

If you are not sure whether your workplace offers Payroll Giving, ask us: [email protected]