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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
  • Work
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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Fixing England’s dangerous homes would deliver more than £1.5 billion in annual health and social care savings

New analysis reveals how poor quality housing is incurring huge costs and pressures on the NHS and social care.

  • Homes
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It is time to act on the silent scandal of nearly 4 million dangerous homes

We urgently need a national strategy to tackle the poor quality of the country’s homes, writes our Chief Executive Dr Carole Easton OBE.

  • Homes
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The enormous contributions older people make to society – and the barriers holding them back

Older people’s contributions to their communities are invaluable - they matter for the wellbeing of older people and their families, as well as for their neighbourhoods.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Vercauteren, T. et al, Innovation in Aging
This study examines the civic engagement of older people living across Europe.
Kelly, R.M. et al., ACM Digital Library
This study examines video calling in Australian care homes for older people.
Phoenix Insights
This briefing paper explores the role of personalised information and guidance (Targeted Support) to support consumers’ retirement income decision making.

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