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Review of diversity & inclusion in business leadership shows why age is often overlooked

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Patrick Thomson
20 Nov 2020

McKenzie-Delis Packer (MDP) Review, which Ageing Better took the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to this year, is a groundbreaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace.

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Alcohol and ageing well in a time of lockdown

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20 Nov 2020

In recent findings, Drink Wise, Age Well has found that loss of purpose and retirement are key factors for increased alcohol use in over 50s.

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Panellists announced for the Good Home Inquiry

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Lord Victor Adebowale, CBE, Vidhya Alakeson and Pat Ritchie have joined the Inquiry as they will take a fresh look on how to improve the housing stock in England.

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The State of Ageing: Coronavirus ‘to set people in mid-life on a path to poverty and ill-health’

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Poor health, unsafe housing, financial inequalities and a lack of social connections have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus across the country, according to our report.

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Accessible homes: Survey reveals Local Authorities’ need for update of building standards

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2020

A survey responded to by 32 Local Authorities in England reveals they are facing a shortage of accessible housing, a problem made worse by some home builders' actions.

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'Business for Health' launched to increase business contribution to health of the nation

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Centre for Ageing Better
11 Nov 2020

Business for Health (B4H) is being launched to promote good business practice, innovation and investment to help our society be healthier, and has the support of cross-party political leaders, third sector and the broader business community.

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Dancing couple design wins age-positive icon competition

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Centre for Ageing Better
11 Nov 2020

The competition set up by the Centre for Ageing Better, in partnership with Public Health England, aimed to find a new icon to portray older people in a positive light.

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Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston appointed new Trustees

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Centre for Ageing Better
9 Nov 2020

The Centre for Ageing Better has appointed three new members to its board of trustees: Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston.

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Latest research from others

Cold at home: How winter cost of living pressures continue to impact older people
Age UK
26 Feb 2024
This report outlines the impact of the cost of living on older people during winter months.
Demographic, health, physical activity, and workplace factors are associated with lower healthy working life expectancy and life expectancy at age 50
Lynch, M., et al., Scientific Reports
11 Mar 2024
The study investigates factors affecting Healthy Working Life Expectancy (HWLE) for those living in England at the age of 50.
Caring for Older People As a Social Determinant of Health
Stowell, M., et al. Journal of Long-Term Care
27 Feb 2024
This study outlines the nature of evidence on the experiences of unpaid carers of older people.

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