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IPSO ruling on Jeremy Clarkson column should lead to this important change to the Editors’ Code

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14 Aug 2023

Earlier this summer, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) ruled that columnist Jeremy Clarkson discriminated against the Duchess of Sussex when he used an article in the Sun to describe his “hatred” of her with a series of sexist tropes.

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Ageing Better responds to suggestion over 50s should look for jobs in the ‘gig economy’

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10 Aug 2023

The Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride recently suggested that older workers consider work in the ‘gig economy’, such as being a Deliveroo driver.

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Ageing Better Urges UK Government to Fulfil Accessible Homes Pledge in Financial Times Letter

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10 Aug 2023

More than a year has passed since the government pledged to raise minimum accessibility standards for new homes, but no action has been taken yet.

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Tackling the country’s poor housing crisis requires a local approach on a national scale

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7 Aug 2023

Our country has a poor housing crisis, with almost 10 million people living in poor quality homes across England that are cold, in need of repair or have serious hazards.

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Local authorities lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce

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31 Jul 2023
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Recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals older workers are a significant part of the local government workforce.

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The clock continues to tick on unfulfilled accessible homes promise

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29 Jul 2023

Many older and Disabled people continue to struggle to find appropriate housing that meets their needs.

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New Private Members’ Bills are a step forward for older workers’ rights

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28 Jul 2023

The recently passed Flexible Working Act and Carer’s Leave Act are both a real win for employees, especially those with caring responsibilities or health conditions.

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New image library collection showcases contributions of older volunteers to NHS

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27 Jul 2023

Older volunteers in healthcare settings across the UK play a vital role in supporting medical staff and supporting patients and their families.

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Latest research from others

Opportunities for optimising care transitions of adults with multiple long-term conditions: a qualitative interview study
Arakelyan, S., et al., BMC Geriatrics
This Scottish study explores care transitions for patients with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC).
‘A little bit of empathy and compassion would go a long way’: emotional and psychosocial experiences of money management and cognitive decline in later life
Hall, A., et al., Ageing & Society
This UK study examines support for older people with cognitive decline in managing money.
Age-related trajectories of quality of life in community dwelling older adults: findings from the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE)
Mendorf, S., et al., Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
This European study examines quality of life among community-dwelling older adults.

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