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What we learnt at our Age-friendly Councillors’ Roundtable

Ageing Better brought together dozens of age-friendly councillors from around the country to share experiences and lessons learned.

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A crisis of cold homes: Our housing stock is alarmingly inefficient

As the temperature drops and the price of energy soars, our nation’s homes are leaking valuable warmth.

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Network launched to support local authorities in improving poor-quality homes 

We're launching a new network of local authorities looking to work collaboratively to address the nation’s inadequate housing stock.

  • Homes
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Calls for an Older People’s Commissioner in England made in House of Lords

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has added his voice to those calling for greater representation of older people’s rights.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Paul McGarry’s top 10 tips for Age-friendly Communities

There’s a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of ageing and Age-friendly Communities, and a strong culture of sharing. Learning from one another can help us make ageing better a reality in our communities.

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We need to end this whirlwind of uncertainty

Ordinary people are being forced to cope with huge financial turmoil as the government goes through a number of massive policy upheavals.

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Government decision to reduce energy price support is disappointing and concerning

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that universal support to help all billpayers with their energy costs will be reduced.

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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Latest research from others

Department for Work & Pensions
25 Mar 2024
This report outlines digital skills amongst Personal Independence Payment (PIP) customers in the UK.
Office for National Statistics
8 Apr 2024
This report provides an overview of changes in milestones to adult life, including for older people.
Giebel, C., et al., Health expectations
25 Mar 2024
This paper outlines the barriers that exist for paid and unpaid carers to receive and access mental health support in England.

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