Geoff Filkin

We're delighted to announce the new @Ageing_Better strategy and four ambitious goals for a society where everyone enjoys their later life: #HealthyAgeing #FulfillingWork Safe and #AccessibleHousing #ConnectedCommunities #TransformingLaterLives @DrAnnaDixon ageing-better.org.uk/news/transform…

We were alarmed to read that @HomeBuildersFed has raised objections against around 15 councils seeking to ensure more #accessible homes. Read our open letter. #ForAccessibleHomes #ukhousing ageing-better.org.uk/news/open-lett…

Great news that #Melksham is the first rural town to sign up to the growing UK Network of #AgeFriendly Communities. Congratulations @MelkshamCEM @Wiltpensionista @facilitateit melkshamnews.com/2018/08/15/its…

Today, we announce the latest members of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities as #Melksham and #Banbury. Find out more about what it means to be #agefriendly ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly-c…

I am very much looking forward to speaking at the @Ageing_Better Strategy Launch this evening.

Our new strategy has four priority goals: 1. Healthy ageing 2. Fulfilling work 3. Safe and accessible housing 4. Connected communities Find out more: ow.ly/3LBx30lcdtP #TransformingLaterLives

An introduction to the 8 World Health Organisation domains which cities and communities can use to meet the needs of older people. @WHO #AgeFriendly #AgeingPopulation twitter.com/i/moments/1006…

Read my latest blog: 'A manifesto for better longer lives' - our ageing society is both our biggest social change and our greatest achievement. @Ageing_Better #AgeingPopulation ageing-better.org.uk/news/manifesto…

OUT NOW: Major new report by @Commonswomequ @UKParliament '#OlderWorkers failed by weak enforcement of age discrimination law.' Without changes to our workplaces, many more of us will face worse working lives as we age' says @paddythomson ow.ly/8frd30kY7oL

See the latest report by @thefabians 'Take good care: improving support and #Wellbeing in #LaterLife' - read my contribution: 'Healthier and happier: longer lives are an opportunity not just a burden.' @Ageing_Better fabians.org.uk/take-good-care/

People are delaying making vital changes to their homes because they associate the equipment with vulnerability and incapacity. Ageing Better's new research looks at the personal and professional perspective on home adaptations. ageing-better.org.uk/news/homes-tha…

OUT NOW: The 100-year life... Co-producing housing, planning and design solutions with older people can support us to live independently in our own homes for longer – and generate new markets. @designcouncil @SCIE_socialcare #100YearLife #AgeingPopulation ow.ly/8nVM30kvGRq

We're delighted that one of Ageing Better's trustees, @HelenaHerklots, is set to be new Older People's Commissioner for Wales bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

Delighted to have had an excellent meeting @10DowningStreet to discuss challenges and opportunities of our longer lives @DrAnnaDixon @Ageing_Better #AgeingPopulation

How do you think we should respond to the issue of #DigitalExclusion in later life? We'll be debating on Wednesday, 13 June ageing-better.org.uk/mind-digital-g…

With @ONS figures today showing 4.8 million people over the age of 55 are not online, our report calls for new approaches to ‘digital inclusion’. #DigitalAge ageing-better.org.uk/news/digital-a…

Great discussion about how we can put people at the heart of the plans for the NHS for next 20 years and make #healthageing a priority @HelenaHerklots @Ageing_Better @Number10press

Our new report out today finds that 1 in 4 working people aged 55 and over with a health condition are considering leaving work. #HealthAtWork ageing-better.org.uk/news/health-wa…

Our first speaker, @Geoff_Filkin, opens our seminar: ‘Local leadership is absolutely fundamental to addressing the challenges of a growing older population - in particular, by assessing and forecasting demand.’ @JYDenham @_UoW

Looking forward to speaking today @_UoW Health and Social Care: The Challenge Facing the Central South winchester.ac.uk/news-and-event…