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Tackling poverty in later life

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22 Mar 2022

With pensioner poverty continuing to rise amid a wave of financial pressures, tailored action is urgently needed to help create a better later life for millions

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Will economic inactivity be another unwelcome side-effect of the pandemic?

Blog
21 Mar 2022

The number of economically inactive people aged 50-64 has risen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic began. We need a change of approach to correct this concerning trend.

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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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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.

  • Homes
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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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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.

  • Age-friendly Movement

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Understanding HIV testing in England: 2025 report
UK Health Security Agency
This English study reviews recent evidence on HIV testing and how current practices align with guidelines.

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