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Jane Portas appointed trustee at Centre for Ageing Better

Jane Portas, a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ financial services and business advisory experience, takes up new trustee role.

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Digital by default

Newly released stats from the ONS show at the beginning of 2020, nearly a fifth of over 65s hadn’t used the internet within the last three months.

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Urgent action needed to bridge digital divide in event of second lockdown

With nearly a fifth of over 65s not using the internet, much more action is needed to support older people in preparation for a possible second lockdown.

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COVID-19 risks triggering long term unemployment crisis for older workers

A new report from Ageing Better and the Learning and Work Institute shows that the number of older workers on unemployment benefits has doubled as a result of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 has shown that it’s not just kids at risk from obesity

Data shows it is people in their 50s and 60s who are most likely to be overweight, with around seven in ten people in this age group classified as either overweight or obese.

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Community gardens need to be age-friendly and inclusive through COVID-19 recovery

Growing our own food does not just provide a local source of fresh fruit and vegetables at a time of uncertainty for the food supply chain, but it also plays an important role in maintaining positive mental health and a sense of connectedness.

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Carers' leave could be life-changing for millions

2.8 million more workers have become unpaid carers since the start of the crisis. They need more support to juggle caring and work.

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Those in their 50s and 60s must be part of the road to recovery

A recent report by Ipsos MORI revealed what life has been like for those in their 50s and 60s during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Latest research from others

Davies, L.E, et al., Age and Ageing
15 Mar 2024
The study describes the characteristics of older people who provide unpaid care in England.
Age UK
14 Mar 2024
The report explores factors affecting the mental well-being of older people in the UK.
National Children’s Bureau: Research in Practice
14 Mar 2024
The paper explores the role of social workers in supporting older people and their families, providing a toolkit for best practice.

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