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Numbers of impoverished older people from minority ethnic backgrounds set to soar without urgent action

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Centre for Ageing Better
28 Nov 2023

Our newly published State of Ageing report details how older people from certain ethnic minority backgrounds are currently much more likely to be living in poor health, deep poverty and inadequate housing than the national average.

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The stats which show it is harder getting older in the North

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Nov 2023

Our annual State of Ageing report is the definitive compilation of data around the experiences of our ageing population.

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Plans for more punitive welfare unlikely to lead to better job outcomes for older workers

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2023

The government has announced reforms to the welfare system as part of the £2.5 billion back-to-work plan aiming to help more than 1 million people look for and stay in employment.

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How health support supports the retention of older workers

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John Kiernan
16 Nov 2023

Long-lasting health conditions are one of the biggest drivers in the current rise of economic inactivity.

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Government and the medical profession need to adapt to an ageing population

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Centre for Ageing Better
10 Nov 2023

The new annual report from England’s Chief Medical Officer says significantly improving the quality of life for older people should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.

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Successes of International Day of Older Persons 2023

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Rebecca Lines
9 Nov 2023

On October 1 this year, people across the world once again marked UN International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).

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Home improvement could deliver carbon savings equivalent to removing almost 500,000 petrol cars from the road, according to new report

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Nov 2023

A new briefing from Ageing Better reveals how a nationwide home improvement scheme could deliver significant environmental benefits at low cost by targeting households most in need.

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The unjust postcode lottery in energy efficient homes revealed in new data

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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Nov 2023

New ONS data reveals residents in some parts of the country are six times more likely to live in a home with poor energy efficiency than elsewhere.

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Latest research from others

Mitigating the Harmful Impact of Ageism among Older Individuals
Brinkhof, L.P., et al. Geriatrics
26 Feb 2024
The paper investigates how ageism affects the mental well-being and quality of life of older people, and the mitigating role of individual resilience.
Justice Denied - Reforming the Windrush Compensation Scheme
Age UK
29 Feb 2024
This report outlines the nature and impacts of the Windrush Compensation Scheme, calling for reform to ensure fair and equitable compensation and treatment.
Left out in the cold. The hidden health costs of cold homes
Institute of Health Equity
22 Feb 2024
The report highlights the health risks of cold homes in the UK, including for older people.

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