The following selected publications and organisation websites provide an overview of issues relevant to productive healthy ageing:
Selected publications
Healthy ageing: consensus statement developed by Public Health England and the Centre for Ageing Better, and supported by a wide range of signatory organisations
The Grand Challenges - Ageing Society (2018) policy paper published by the Dept. for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Includes the 'mission' goal on ageing by 2035.
Prevention is better than cure...(2018) policy paper & links to related content published by the Dept. of Health & Social Care
A practical guide to healthy ageing (2015) jointly published by Age UK and NHS England (may need to right-click, copy & paste link in Internet Explorer)
Selected UK organisation websites
Healthy Ageing Knowledge Hub facilitated by Public Health England - a new group for those interested in healthy ageing to share knowledge and keep up-to-date with latest news, events and resources (step1: register with KHub, step2: search Groups for 'Healthy Ageing', step3: apply to join group)
Projecting Older People Population Information (POPPI) System - population estimates and projections at national, regional and local authority level for age groups over age 65 and by gender, ethnic group, living/housing status, support arrangement, health condition and learning disability. Published by Oxford Brookes University and the Institute of Public Care.
Projecting Adult Needs & Service Information (PANSI) - population estimates and projections at national, regional and local authority level for ages 18-64, including age groups 45-54 & 55-64, and by gender, ethnic group, learning disability, physical disability and mental health condition. Published as above.
Centre for Ageing Better - an independent charitable foundation funded by an endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund. Part of the network of 'What Works' organisations that promote the better use of evidence. Links to a wide range of resources.
Age UK - "The country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most." Links to a wide range of resources.
Independent Age - a charity founded over 150 years ago. Offers "regular friendly contact... a strong campaigning voice… and impartial advice"
Age Action Alliance - brings together "older people and cross sector organisations to work together to celebrate the opportunities and address the challenges of our ageing demographics"
NHS England - Older People - how the NHS is improving care and supporting older people to look after their own health (may need to right-click, copy & paste link in Internet Explorer)
Centres for Ageing Research - maintained by Age UK. Links to university and other research centres, consortia, councils, and funding programmes that focus on ageing issues.