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End of furlough likely to be particularly tough for older workers

A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, funded by Ageing Better, warns that the number of older jobseekers is set to increase once the furlough scheme is wound down.

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#AgeingWithPride

To mark Pride Month 2021, we've gathered stories from a number of older LGBT+ people to share their perspectives on inequality, community and how attitudes towards LGBT+ people have changed.
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Five million people approaching retirement at risk of not having 'adequate’ pension income

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Centre for Ageing Better
9 Jun 2021
A new report from the Pensions Policy Institute sponsored by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that a growing number of people are at risk of being unable to afford a decent standard of living after retirement.
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u3a members unite with Ageing Better to challenge ageism

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Jun 2021
A new survey shows nearly 40% of u3a members have heard ageist language directed towards their age group and 63% of members had heard their age group described as ‘frail’.
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We all have a role to play in ending racial injustice

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Anna Dixon
25 May 2021
A year on from the murder of George Floyd and the resulting social inequalities exposed on a global scale, there's been a wake up call to ensure everyone in society is given a chance.
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The State of Ageing in 2020

This online, interactive report captures a snapshot of how people in the UK are ageing today, while looking at past trends and our prospects if action isn't taken.
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Ageing Better's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us all, Ageing Better remains as committed as ever to its mission of improving later lives.
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Age-positive image library launched to tackle negative stereotypes of later life

Centre for Ageing Better
7 Jan 2021

The Centre for Ageing Better has launched a free library of positive and realistic images of people aged 50 and over.

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Developing Age-friendly Communities

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How can I get started with developing an Age-friendly Community? This half-day training will explore how communities can embed an Age-friendly Communities approach, taking you through the first stage of the Age-friendly Communities Framework.
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Health and work: Healthy ageing webinars

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Join this webinar as we explore the importance of health, work and ageing, and what employers and government need to do to ensure that all employees are supported at work.
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Good Home Inquiry

What makes a good digitally connected home?

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A webinar hosted by The Good Home Inquiry. How can digital connectivity enhance people's lives and homes, and what are the main challenges and innovative solutions?
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Digital skills to connect

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected digital skills training for older adults?
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The missing market – how can we each better meet the needs of over 50s consumers?

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Join the launch of our new report that explores how retailers, as well as others responsible for the design, development, marketing and management of homes and home products can better meet the needs of older adults through inclusive design.
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Understanding the changing patterns of work at older ages

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Following new research by the IFS, this live-stream explored some of the challenges older workers and jobseekers might face when the furlough scheme is wound down.