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Will economic inactivity be another unwelcome side-effect of the pandemic?

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Amy McSweeney 1
21 Mar 2022

The number of economically inactive people aged 50-64 has risen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic began. We need a change of approach to correct this concerning trend.

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Government failing to ensure a decent life for older people as pensioner poverty spirals

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Mar 2022

'The State of Ageing 2022' suggests England is becoming an increasingly challenging country to grow old in, with pensioner poverty and levels of poor health increasing.

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Using the NatCen panel to shine a spotlight on our homes and communities during the pandemic

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Aideen Young
9 Mar 2022

Safe, accessible homes and well-connected communities are fundamental for ageing better, as the pandemic has made all too clear.

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Women spending more years with disabling illness: International Women’s Day

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Centre for Ageing Better
8 Mar 2022

Data shows women’s health is getting worse, with women, on average, spending more than a quarter of their lives with disabling illness.

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Neglecting owner occupied homes is a missed opportunity to level up

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David Orr
1 Mar 2022

The Levelling Up White Paper fails to state any plans for improving the owner-occupied housing sector – an area in need of serious attention.

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Age or fixed terms – can the House of Lords learn from charities?

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Carole Easton
24 Feb 2022

Whilst often a source of contention, debates on the number of Peers in the House of Lords should not be settled on the basis of age.

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Ageing Better's response to the Levelling Up White Paper

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Feb 2022

The new powers and structures represent an exciting opportunity. But these wholesale changes must acknowledge that we are an ageing population and plan accordingly.

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Too much stick, not enough carrot? Why benefit sanctions won’t secure more older workers

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Kim Chaplain
28 Jan 2022

The time for people claiming Universal Credit to look for jobs in their chosen sector will be slashed. But evidence suggests this is unlikely to motivate more people into work.

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Latest research from others

Systematic review of factors influencing loneliness in older-adult migrants
Ruan, Y-X., Cheung, M-C., Aging & Mental Health
9 Apr 2024
This review outlines factors that influence the loneliness experienced by older-adult migrants
Health state life expectancies in England, Northern Ireland and Wales: between 2011 to 2013 and 2020 to 2022
Office for National Statistics
26 Mar 2024
This bulletin outlines healthy life expectancies for the UK population by gender and across different geographical areas.
Health disparities among LGBTQ+ older adults: Challenges and resources. A systematic review
Telzazzi, I. and Colombo, B., Journal of Health Social Science
30 Mar 2024
This review outlines evidence on the health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ older adults.

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