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An employment lawyer’s perspective on age discrimination

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7 Oct 2021

Older workers who are made redundant find it harder to find alternative employment. What can employers do to promote inclusivity and age diversity in their workplace?

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Ageism will lock older workers out of employment as furlough ends, experts warn

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Centre for Ageing Better
6 Oct 2021

Employers could be missing out on the benefits of an intergenerational workforce, with the OECD finding that age diversity in the workforce could boost GDP by 19% in the next 30 years.

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Greater Manchester committed to widening access and participation in active travel

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4 Oct 2021

Active travel is key to people being happier, healthier and more connected. And yet levels of active travel drop off rapidly with age. How then, can we consider opportunities to increase levels of participation?

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Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s healthy

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Centre for Ageing Better
4 Oct 2021

Our new report emphasises that well-designed neighbourhoods that enable people to walk and cycle are vital to helping people in their 50s and 60s stay active.

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Growing #OlderAndGreener

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Rhonda Riachi
1 Oct 2021

Tackling the climate emergency is an urgent issue that requires an intergenerational approach. Communities across the UK are ensuring the voices of older people are heard.

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‘Older and Greener’: Communities celebrate International Day of Older Persons with climate campaign

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 Sep 2021

Age-friendly Communities are offering an opportunity for action, with local authorities across the country leading the charge in tackling the crisis and declaring climate emergencies.

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Major milestone: The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities is now 50 +

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Centre for Ageing Better
23 Sep 2021

With the official confirmation of six new members across the UK, it brings the total number of Age-friendly Communities to 52.

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Homes that kill: 2 million homes in England pose a serious threat to health or safety

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Sep 2021

A lack of action on poor-quality housing is leading to avoidable deaths, with 1 in 10 homes posing a serious risk to their residents’ health or safety.

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Latest research from others

The challenges and potential of intermediate care
Health Foundation
20 Mar 2024
This report explores intermediate care services in England, with a focus on older people as primary users.
Paving the way - How England can learn from other nations about supporting older private renters
Independent Age
20 Mar 2024
The paper explores the challenges faced by older private renters in England.
Commissioner for Older People launches new report ‘Are you ageist?’
Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
20 Mar 2024
This report by the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) investigates older people's experiences and perceptions of ageism.

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