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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed account of the work and contribution of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, a platform established to support the development of age-friendly communities across the UK.


Design/methodology/approach
This paper draws on a review of both external and internal working documents, communications with network representatives, and an in-depth interview conducted with the current manager of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities.


Findings
Since its formation, the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has provided cities with an important platform for knowledge exchange and peer support, and helped build commitment to the age-friendly agenda at the local, national and international level. Through the presentation of various examples, the article illustrates that network members have not only helped drive this agenda forward by developing a collective voice, but also by developing a wide range of initiatives at the local level.


Originality/value
Despite an increased interest in documenting age-friendly experiences around the world, the experience of national programmes remains under-explored in the age-friendly literature to date. To the knowledge, this paper is one of the first to describe the work and contribution of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities.

Cet article explore la thématique du vieillissement en milieu urbain et s'intéresse plus particulièrement aux débats entourant le développement du mouvement Villes amies des aînés. Ce thème sera exploré à travers la présentation des origines et du développement de ce mouvement international, en examinant plus en détail certains des défis auxquels sont confrontées les personnes aînées vivant en milieu urbain. L'article présente ensuite les résultats de plusieurs études, en portant une attention particulière aux thèmes de l'exclusion sociale et de l'attachement aux lieux. L'article conclut finalement en introduisant un nouveau programme de recherche et de politique en cinq points visant à favoriser le vieillissement en milieu urbain et le développement d'environnements favorables aux aînés.

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