Moving towards an age-friendly UK: Age-friendly Communities impact report

This report from the Centre for Ageing Better shows how the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is making an impact on the lives of older people living in their local areas.

The report details the five key impacts reported by the UK Network that Age-friendly Communities are having on local systems and the lives of older people in communities. They include:

• Connecting people via a network of networks 
• Helping individuals feel part of a bigger movement for change 
• Accelerating impact through shared ideas and learning 
• Boosting engagement and change through high-quality resources 
• Building capacity through a tailored, responsive approach

The report also highlights a number of useful examples of where housing plays a significant role in shaping local age-friendly strategies and local services to support their ageing populations.