Ageing

Dorset Council and Help and Kindness are working on a project to understand the experiences of people who are ageing without children, so that future information, services and community support can reflect the different ways people live and age in

New project aiming to understand experiences of people ageing without children

New analysis from mobility specialist Opera Beds, based on ONS data, shows the county is likely to see 36.9 per cent of its residents aged 65 and over by that time, which would make Dorset the fourth oldest region in the UK by proportion of older people.

New analysis from mobility specialist Opera Beds, based on ONS data, shows the county is likely to see 36.9 per cent of its residents aged 65 and over by that time, which would make Dorset the fourth oldest region in the UK by proportion of older people.

Dorset predicted to be one of the oldest ageing regions by 2036

The Age Friendly Bournemouth Town Centre project has been shortlisted in the Best Social and Community Contribution category at the national Town and City Management Industry Awards 2026, run by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM).

The Age Friendly Bournemouth Town Centre project has been shortlisted in the Best Social and Community Contribution category at the national Town and City Management Industry Awards 2026, run by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM).

Bournemouth's age-friendly town centre project shortlisted for national award

According to a new report by Opera Beds, 30.5 per cent of Dorset’s population is aged 65 and over, compared to the national average of 20.33 per cent.

According to a new report by Opera Beds, 30.5 per cent of Dorset’s population is aged 65 and over, compared to the national average of 20.33 per cent.

Dorset among the UK’s oldest populations, new analysis shows

Dorset Council is seeking volunteers to build a countywide network of Ambassadors, to help make Dorset a better place to grow older.

Dorset Council is seeking volunteers to build a countywide network of Ambassadors, to help make Dorset a better place to grow older.

Dorset Council seeking volunteers for new age friendly ambassador roles