Ageing

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Current in-depth inquiry

The future of ageing

This in-depth inquiry is exploring the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

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Public dialogue on the future of ageing

This public dialogue took place over the summer of 2022 to help inform our in-depth inquiry on the future of ageing.

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Ageing is everyone's business: what we learned from our engagement work

by Bella Starling

09 Nov 2022

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If you could design your ‘dream machine’ to help you in older age, what would it be?

by Molly Gray

04 Oct 2022

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The future of ageing – learning from the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre

by Molly Gray

Find out what happened when we were given the opportunity to host a focus group at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre, to hear directly from its members.

12 Jul 2022

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New public dialogue to explore views on the future of ageing

We are delighted to announce the start of a new deliberative public dialogue exploring views on the future of ageing.

10 Jun 2022

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Invitation to tender - public dialogue: the future of ageing

23 Mar 2022

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Council begins series of creative engagement workshops for ageing inquiry

As part of our inquiry on the future of ageing, we have begun a series of creative engagement workshops with two events with older people in Bristol and Manchester.

24 Aug 2021

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Share your views on the future of ageing

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is seeking contributions to an inquiry on the ethical issues relating to the role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

08 Jun 2021

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Nuffield Council appoints members of working group on the future of ageing

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has appointed members to the working group of its latest in-depth inquiry, which will examine ethical questions in relation to the role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

10 Dec 2020

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Bella Starling is Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ in-depth inquiry into ageing

We are pleased to announce that Bella Starling is the Chair of our new in-depth inquiry into ageing.

07 Oct 2020

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New in-depth inquiry: the future of ageing

24 Jul 2020

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Treatment versus care for elders: a view from China

by Guest

Council Member Ann Gallagher (Professor of Ethics and Care, University of Surrey) co-authored this b...

14 May 2018

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Anticipating and responding to bioethics debates

by Catherine Joynson

Last week, we published our first bioethics briefing note on The search for a treatment for ageing, ...

26 Jan 2018

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Press Release

Who wants to live forever? Research on treatments for ageing is examined in a new Council briefing note

Research on the biological processes of ageing is aiming to identify interventions that might delay ...

10 Jan 2018

Policy Briefing

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10 Jan 18

The search for a treatment for ageing

This briefing note explores the latest scientific developments in the burgeoning field of ageing research, and identifies the key ethical and social issues raised.

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Council to hold workshops on ageing, research in global health emergencies and the 14-day rule in embryo research

In November and December 2016 the Council will be holding three scoping workshops to explore topics ...

14 Oct 2016

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Artificial gametes, dual use and longevity considered for possible future Council work

The Council will discuss artificial gametes, dual use and longevity as possible future work topics a...

18 Jan 2016

Background Paper

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01 Nov 15

Longevity

This commissioned paper examines a possible increase in longevity and its potential ethical implications

Background Paper

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13 May 15

Expensive life-extending treatments

This commissioned paper focuses on the implications of extremely expensive biomedical technologies and treatments that may extend the lives of people with incurable diseases.

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Blog

Ageing is everyone's business: what we learned from our engagement work

Blog

If you could design your ‘dream machine’ to help you in older age, what would it be?

Blog

The future of ageing – learning from the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre

News

New public dialogue to explore views on the future of ageing

News

Invitation to tender - public dialogue: the future of ageing

News

Council begins series of creative engagement workshops for ageing inquiry

News

Share your views on the future of ageing

News

Nuffield Council appoints members of working group on the future of ageing

News

Bella Starling is Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ in-depth inquiry into ageing

News

New in-depth inquiry: the future of ageing

Blog

Treatment versus care for elders: a view from China

Blog

Anticipating and responding to bioethics debates

Press Release

Who wants to live forever? Research on treatments for ageing is examined in a new Council briefing note

News

Council to hold workshops on ageing, research in global health emergencies and the 14-day rule in embryo research

News

Artificial gametes, dual use and longevity considered for possible future Council work

What do the Law Commissions' proposed law reforms mean for the future of surrogacy arrangements in the UK?

Invitation to tender: Nuffield Council on Bioethics horizon scan - review and update

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