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Is the push to online banking putting older people at risk?

High street banks are swiftly closing down ‘non-performing’ branches, resulting in some communities being cut off from their cash. What impact does this have on older people?

  • Age-friendly Movement
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City Of London

Unlocking doors with London Loo Codes

A lack of public toilets in London is being tackled head-on by community forum, London Loo Codes, a Twitter account allowing people to share access codes for toilets located in restaurants, cafes, and other buildings across the city.

  • Age-friendly Movement
  • Homes
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Population

Blaming boomers for intergenerational inequalities isn't helpful

Blaming baby boomers for inequalities will get us nowhere as we must look at the differences between 'old' and 'rich'.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Different places, common challenges: Age-friendly Sefton visit Leeds

Members of Age-friendly of Sefton visited Leeds late in 2019, to find out about the work being done there to make it the best city to grow old in.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Town centre

Ageing needs to be part of the debate about urban regeneration

Cities across the UK are planning serious regeneration projects. But are they considering the needs of older people?

  • Age-friendly Movement
  • Homes
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If we support older workers, we will all reap the benefits

Recent figures show that workers aged 65 and older will be responsible for more than half of all UK employment growth over the next 10 years and almost two-thirds of employment growth by 2060.

  • Work
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Ageing – a miracle cure?

The hunt for a 'cure' for ageing is looking more promising than ever. But can we really slow down the ageing process?

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Leeds

Beyond a ‘decent’ home – what do we want our future homes to look like?

Too many older people are living in homes that don't meet their needs - and if we don't make change now, that number is only set to increase.

  • Homes

Latest research from others

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
This UK report examines the impact of technological change, the transition to a net-zero economy, and demographic shifts on the labour market.
Bacsu, J-D., R., et al., The Gerontologist
This US study examines ageism on social media during the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.
Tanner, D., et al., The British Journal of Social Work
This study examines the role of social workers in supporting older people’s wellbeing in England.

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