International Longevity Centre - UK

?? How do we prepare for a world where people routinely live past 100? Advances in medicine and technology are redefining ageing –?extending lifespans, improving health, and reshaping our societies. But longevity is about more than science; it has profound implications for work, pensions, healthcare, and intergenerational equity. We are pleased to share that Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect are holding the first in their Human Futures series of events on Human Longevity Join in as experts explore how we can adapt to the challenges and opportunities of longer lives. ?? Date and Time: Thursday 27 March 2025, 12pm – 4pm ??? Location: Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5D ??? Register here: https://ow.ly/cUWU50VaQf9 #Longevity #FutureOfAging #HealthyAging #Innovation #FutureOfWork?

Death rates for young adults have been rising for more than a decade! ? In yesterday's post and BBC News coverage I focussed on overall UK death rates, which were back on the pre-pandemic trend in 2024. However, I highlighted dramatic variation by age group. ? Today I want to focus more on the differences between age-groups. ? The picture for pensioners is the same as the overall picture - death rates are back on trend and reached a record low. It makes sense that the picture is the same since most deaths occur at older ages. ? At middle age, the picture is more concerning. Pre-pandemic death rates were quite stable year-to-year but death rates have been higher since the onset of the pandemic and have not reverted to the previous level. There's a link in the comments to work I've done on this previously. ? But for young adults the picture is arguably even worse. For men aged 20-44, death rates have been increasing since 2012. This is driven by deaths from external causes, such as accidents and suicides. For young women, death rates were stable before the pandemic but have not reverted to the previous level subsequently. ? The very different trends by age are relevant to the ongoing consultation from the Continuous Mortality Investigation on the future of the model. The proposal is to adapt the model to better reflect these trends.?At LCP we are pleased to see this development as the proposed model will more closely reflect our house view, shaped by input from our LCP Health Analytics colleagues.

Intergenerational England, in partnership with the Connecting Generations programme at the University of Southampton, are bringing together examples of intergenerational practices, policies and approaches from around the world to develop an?Global?Intergenerational Evidence Bank. ? The charity aims to build on its evidence base of how intergenerational interventions support people across generations, as well as develop evidence on specific approaches to public policies and programmes that can make a difference across a place or population. Can you help by submitting any examples of intergenerational practice, policies or programmes? For further information about the project scroll below and to submit evidence please see here?? https://lnkd.in/gaYaCTq2 Thanks in advance to: ILC Europe Network, Centro Internacional de Longevidade Brasil - ILC-BR, International Longevity Center-USA, International Longevity Centre Canada, HelpAge International, UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030), International Federation on Ageing, AGE Platform Europe, European Youth Forum, Youth Futures Foundation, Generation Unlimited, Commonwealth Youth Council, Australian Institute for IntergenerationalPractice

Lifelong Mental Health: Urgent Action for Full Longevity Mental health is a lifelong journey, and we must act now to ensure it is prioritized at every stage of life. International Longevity Centre - UK- report-Mind the Age Gap: Making Mental Health Matter Across the Life Course highlights a crucial gap—we are not adequately addressing mental health as we live longer. ?? Key facts: ?? 1 in 8 people globally lives with a mental health condition. ?? 50% of the population will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. ?? In 2021, over 155 million years were lived with disability due to mental illness—equivalent to every person on the planet spending a week (7.2 days) with a mental health-related disability. ?? As Madeira Carnival fills the streets with colour and tradition, the pansy stands out—a flower that thrives in winter, symbolizing resilience and renewal. Just as these blooms withstand adversity, we must cultivate environments where people of all ages can flourish throughout life. ?? How can we ensure longevity with quality? ? Break the stigma—especially among older adults. ? Build support networks and inclusive public policies that value every life stage. ? Invest in mental health as a core pillar of healthy ageing. Because living longer should mean living better! Let’s commit to fostering lifelong mental well-being. ?? Find out more: www.ilcuk.org.uk #MentalHealth #Longevity #HealthyAging #InclusivePolicies #MentalWellbeing

ILC Report launch on mental health and healthy ageing: Mind the age gap? Serious mental illness can affect anyone, no matter their age.? ? In fact, new research published today by our partners at International Longevity Centre - UK, and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim, found that older people face increased barriers to accessing the mental health care they need.? ? Increased longevity is reshaping our societies and our demographics. But in order to fulfill the opportunities of longer lives, people must be able to access to mental health support at any stage of their lives.?? ? As part of our unwavering commitment to paving new paths for people living with serious mental illnesses, we are proud to support the Mind the Age Gap report, developed under the ‘Mental Health Matters’ project.? ? Read the full report ??: https://lnkd.in/d7w23cUP

The "Mind the Age Gap" report highlights a pressing issue: older adults often face significant barriers to accessing mental health care. This aligns with the principle of?Oneness, reminding us that mental health affects all age groups and that everyone deserves support. The principle of?Thought?emphasises the importance of creating innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of older individuals. Finally,?Feeling?reinforces the need for compassion and understanding in addressing these challenges. It would be wonderful if people could read the full report and reflect on how we can collectively advocate for mental health resources for all ages. How can we better support the mental well-being of our older community members?

ILC Report launch on mental health and healthy ageing: Mind the age gap? Serious mental illness can affect anyone, no matter their age.? ? In fact, new research published today by our partners at International Longevity Centre - UK, and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim, found that older people face increased barriers to accessing the mental health care they need.? ? Increased longevity is reshaping our societies and our demographics. But in order to fulfill the opportunities of longer lives, people must be able to access to mental health support at any stage of their lives.?? ? As part of our unwavering commitment to paving new paths for people living with serious mental illnesses, we are proud to support the Mind the Age Gap report, developed under the ‘Mental Health Matters’ project.? ? Read the full report ??: https://lnkd.in/d7w23cUP

It's fantastic to have Andras Kulja MD join the International Longevity Centre - UK for the Mental Health Matters webinar taking place today. It's vital to engage with policymakers to ensure that people across Europe are able to live longer, better lives through meaningful policy changes that can support them.

Less than one hour to go until our policy discussion on serious mental health conditions in an ageing world. Yesterday, we launched our ???????? ?????? ?????? ?????? report exploring serious mental health conditions across the world and their impact on ageing societies. Our report highlights that on average ?????? ???????? ????????????????,????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?? ???????? (??.?? ????????) ?????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????? ?? ???????????? ????????????-?????????????? ????????????????????. So, what can policymakers do to address the challenges posed by mental ill health, and how can we ensure that we live longer, happier and more fulfilling lives? Join us at 12:30 GMT to hear from our expert panel of speakers: https://lnkd.in/ePKrBD82

ILC/CEA Industry Day We are launching our first post on LinkedIn with an exciting news! Few weeks ago, the Centre for excellence on ageing (CEA) at the University of Surrey took a significant step forward in shaping the future of ageing by collaborating with International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) for a pivotal event in London. This brought some of our CEA Fellows together with industry and business leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities around healthy ageing. ? From the role of AI in transforming healthcare, immunity and ageing to envisioning digital tools that support wellbeing, the discussions were as diverse as they were thought provoking. We explored everything from financial services for older generations to the need for inclusive approaches to ageing in different communities and the importance of housing and older people’s needs. The event sparked new ideas, and even whether we need to think completely differently about ageing and retirement. This is just the beginning, as we continue to unite experts across sectors, we are committed to advancing healthier, more inclusive ways to ageing both for today and for the future. A heartfelt thank you to all our industry guests and academic experts who contributed to the event (some of them are tagged here). International Longevity Centre - UK, Paul Goulden, Amy Mankelow Lucy Standing CPsychol, AFBPS, CPBP, MSc, BSc, David Sinclair Professor Amelia Hadfield, Andrew King, Danny Maupin, Christine Hine, Matteo Barberis, Maria Teresa Esposito, Natalie Riddell, Bonnie Buchanan, PhD, Saffron Barnes, Helen Treharne, Daniel Gardham, Kimberley J Smith, Xuan Lorna Wang, Richard Green, Dr Emily Corrigan-Kavanagh, Roz Panayiotou, Anna Wildner Exciting times ahead!