ALT Health The oldest places in England aren’t necessarily the ones in worst health. Places that are older than average with a better than average health profile tend to be rural. For source see chart 6.04 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT 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. For source see chart 3.06 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/work-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Homes Only one in eight homes in England can be visited by people with access needs. The four features that make a home visitable for most people are: A WC at entrance level No steps between the pavement and the entrance Sufficiently wide doorways and circulation space A main entrance door that is free of obstructions higher than 15mm For source see chart 4.05a here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/homes-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Society Although internet use has increased among older people, many are still excluded from digital services. The proportion of people aged 65 and over who don’t use the internet at home dropped from 29% to 27% between 2023 and 2024. 3.5 million people aged 65 and over don’t use the internet at home. For source see chart 7.13 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/society-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Older man in a garage