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Government failing to ensure a decent life for older people as pensioner poverty spirals

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17 Mar 2022

'The State of Ageing 2022' suggests England is becoming an increasingly challenging country to grow old in, with pensioner poverty and levels of poor health increasing.

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Using the NatCen panel to shine a spotlight on our homes and communities during the pandemic

Blog
9 Mar 2022

Safe, accessible homes and well-connected communities are fundamental for ageing better, as the pandemic has made all too clear.

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Women spending more years with disabling illness: International Women’s Day

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8 Mar 2022

Data shows women’s health is getting worse, with women, on average, spending more than a quarter of their lives with disabling illness.

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Neglecting owner occupied homes is a missed opportunity to level up

Blog
1 Mar 2022

The Levelling Up White Paper fails to state any plans for improving the owner-occupied housing sector – an area in need of serious attention.

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Age or fixed terms – can the House of Lords learn from charities?

Blog
24 Feb 2022

Whilst often a source of contention, debates on the number of Peers in the House of Lords should not be settled on the basis of age.

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Ageing Better's response to the Levelling Up White Paper

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2 Feb 2022

The new powers and structures represent an exciting opportunity. But these wholesale changes must acknowledge that we are an ageing population and plan accordingly.

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Too much stick, not enough carrot? Why benefit sanctions won’t secure more older workers

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28 Jan 2022

The time for people claiming Universal Credit to look for jobs in their chosen sector will be slashed. But evidence suggests this is unlikely to motivate more people into work.

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Five transformational changes for good later lives

Blog
27 Jan 2022

In less than 20 years, over 14 million people will be over 65. It's crucial that we create change now to ensure that no one misses out on a good later life.

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Latest research from others

Retirement timing and changes in quality of life: a retrospective analysis of transition from employment to old-age retirement in Finland
Palomäki, L.M., et al., European Journal of Ageing
This Finnish study examines how retirement timing affects perceived changes in quality of life (QoL).
‘I Feel Comfortable Enough and Trust the People Around Me to Be Able to Open Up’: Exploring How Mental Health Community Support Groups Help Older Men Navigate Mental Health and Masculinities in Later Life
Vickery, A., Journal of Long-Term Care
This English study explores older men’s experiences of community support groups for wellbeing, mental health and constructs of masculinity in later life.
Unmet need, under-met need and public financing of home care in England
Wang, F., et al., Ageing & Society
This English study examines the impact of public financing on care adequacy among adults aged 50+.

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