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Paul McGarry’s top 10 tips for Age-friendly Communities

There’s a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of ageing and Age-friendly Communities, and a strong culture of sharing. Learning from one another can help us make ageing better a reality in our communities.

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We need to end this whirlwind of uncertainty

Ordinary people are being forced to cope with huge financial turmoil as the government goes through a number of massive policy upheavals.

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Government decision to reduce energy price support is disappointing and concerning

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that universal support to help all billpayers with their energy costs will be reduced.

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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

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Post-pandemic loss of older workers from labour market continues

The latest ONS data shows that over 330,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.

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The right type of housing is as important as location, location, location

The housing crisis is as much to do with the type of homes being built as it is to do with where and how many.

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One solution to the cost-of-living crisis can be found in our own homes

As the price energy guarantee comes into effect this month, many households across England will find meeting the costs of heating their homes a distressing ordeal.

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Centre for Ageing Better appoints two new trustees

Two new members are being welcomed to the Centre for Ageing Better board of trustees: Chris Sherwood from the RSPCA and GambleAware’s Alexia Clifford.

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Latest research from others

Nunez, M., et al., Sexual Health
This study explores the accessibility and inclusivity of sexual health services for middle-aged and older adults living in the UK.
Independent Age
This report examines support for a single social tariff for water bills in England and Wales and its potential to reduce water poverty among older people.
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.

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