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Ageing Better Urges UK Government to Fulfil Accessible Homes Pledge in Financial Times Letter

More than a year has passed since the government pledged to raise minimum accessibility standards for new homes, but no action has been taken yet.

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Tackling the country’s poor housing crisis requires a local approach on a national scale

Our country has a poor housing crisis, with almost 10 million people living in poor quality homes across England that are cold, in need of repair or have serious hazards.

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Local authorities lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce

Recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals older workers are a significant part of the local government workforce.

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The clock continues to tick on unfulfilled accessible homes promise

Many older and Disabled people continue to struggle to find appropriate housing that meets their needs.

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New Private Members’ Bills are a step forward for older workers’ rights

The recently passed Flexible Working Act and Carer’s Leave Act are both a real win for employees, especially those with caring responsibilities or health conditions.

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New image library collection showcases contributions of older volunteers to NHS

Older volunteers in healthcare settings across the UK play a vital role in supporting medical staff and supporting patients and their families.

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Ageing Better responds to new report warning one in five people in England will have a major illness by 2040

The number of people in ill health will rise by 37 per cent over the next two decades according to a new Health Foundation report.

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The UK is playing catch-up in harnessing the power of older workers

A new report shows that the UK is lagging behind many countries when it comes to inclusion of older workers into the labour market.

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Latest research from others

Mendoza-Núñez, V.,M. and Mendoza-Soto, A.,B.
24 Feb 2024
The paper challenges the World Health Organization (WHO) approach of classifying ageing as a disease.
Health Foundation
20 Mar 2024
This report explores intermediate care services in England, with a focus on older people as primary users.
Meadows, J., et al., BMC Public Health
22 Feb 2024
The study examines the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on population health in the UK.

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