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Spring Statement fails to alleviate concerns regarding rising pensioner poverty

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24 Mar 2022

Last year the number of pensioners living in poverty rose by 200,000 – and higher costs of living and energy prices will only further exacerbate the massive wealth inequalities we already see among older people.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Confronting ageism, one bucket list adventure at a time

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23 Mar 2022

It’s clear we need a multi-generational approach to combating ageism, and it must start in the communities around us.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Tackling poverty in later life

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22 Mar 2022

With pensioner poverty continuing to rise amid a wave of financial pressures, tailored action is urgently needed to help create a better later life for millions

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Will economic inactivity be another unwelcome side-effect of the pandemic?

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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.

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

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17 Mar 2022
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'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.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Using the NatCen panel to shine a spotlight on our homes and communities during the pandemic

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9 Mar 2022

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

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Women spending more years with disabling illness: International Women’s Day

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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.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Neglecting owner occupied homes is a missed opportunity to level up

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1 Mar 2022
2 min read

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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