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Impact of ageism on people, the economy and society revealed

Our latest report outlines the urgent need for our major public campaign to shift ageist attitudes, due to launch later this year.

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Ten facts that show why ageism is so harmful

If you don’t think that ageism is a serious issue that urgently needs addressing, maybe these facts will make you think again.

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Why being an Age-friendly Community is more important than ever 

Find out why Age-friendly Communities are able to develop innovative responses to cost-of-living challenges.

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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

New Census figures show that the older population is more diverse than ever and will continue on that trajectory over the next couple of decades.

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New collection of images highlights diverse experiences of ageing across England

Ageing Better is growing its popular, free Age-positive image library to reflect groups often unrepresented in public life.

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How can we boost the return of over 50s to the workplace?

It is encouraging to see the Chancellor paying attention to economic inactivity among over 50s but steps need to be taken to further improve the situation.

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Tragedy of Barbara Bolton's death will sadly not be the last this winter

News of the 87-year-old from Bury’s death in hospital this month following treatment for hypothermia has shocked the country.

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New employment support programme needed to tackle older workers crisis, MPs told

These are the steps government needs to take if it wants to tackle economic inactivity among older workers.

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Latest research from others

Public Health Wales NHS Trust and Bangor University
This report examines the Welsh Government's heating regime, focusing on the impact of cold homes on health and wellbeing.
The Commonwealth
This report outlines a framework for promoting healthy aging across Commonwealth countries.
Nguyen H.T. et al., Ageing and Society
This scoping review synthesises existing research on transnational grandparent migration and caregiving.

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