Claire Turner

Claire joined Ageing Better in May 2016 as Interim Director of Evidence, as current Director Catherine Foot takes maternity leave. Claire joins from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation where she was Head of Policy and Research, leading the organisation’s research on an ageing society which spanned pensions and work; care and support; loneliness and dementia. Prior to JRF Claire ran her own research and policy consultancy practice for public and third sector organisations and held a number of roles with Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit. Claire will lead Ageing Better’s work to build the evidence of what works to support people enjoy later life.