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How local authorities can support older people’s substantial contribution to local communities

This article first appeared in the Municipal Journal on 20 June. Local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, presenting difficult decisions on where to make savings. This can lead to an increase reliance on digital solutions and cuts to community resources.

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Campaigners warn more than 6.5 million people could still be stuck in dangerous homes by end of next parliament

New Centre for Ageing Better analysis is warning the manifesto pledges by the country’s two largest political parties will have limited impact on the country’s poor quality housing crisis.

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How the nation’s housing crisis is contributing to poverty amongst older people

Many older renters and owner occupiers are both finding that rising housing costs are pulling them into poverty.

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Reform needed to stop unpaid carers paying the price for their vital role

Unpaid carers’ reward for providing a secondary National Health Service is to be left substantially worse-off in employment and in retirement.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Closing employment gap for older workers would generate £9 billion a year for economy

Older workers currently get poorer opportunities and outcomes when it comes to finding work, receiving employment support, facing redundancy or receiving training.

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“Awful. Panicky”: How work-related inequalities are impacting older women’s hopes for their futures

Gender, ethnicity and caring responsibilities can all impact working lives and heighten the risk of financial insecurity in later life.

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Political parties urged to include commitment to Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in election manifestoes

Four leading older people's organisations are calling on political parties to commit to the creation of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing during campaigning for the General Election.

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Age UK
1 Jun 2024
This report highlights trends in internet usage among older adults in the UK.

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