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How COVID-19 widened the gap between the haves and the have-nots

A recent report found that the government is set to miss its target to give everyone five more years of healthy life by 2030, and to reduce health inequalities between the richest and poorest.

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The Good Home Agency? How we can make England’s homes safe, comfortable and energy-efficient

Our homes account for around 30% of total energy demand in the UK, and so far little progress has been made to reduce the energy they consume.

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Maintaining an active life as we get older

Even those with a resilient habit are dropping out of activity or reducing their activity levels as they get older. Sport England’s latest data shows that the pandemic has only exacerbated this challenge.

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How to support older people to remain healthy through the pandemic

In a recent joint report, Ageing Better and The Physiological Society brought together experts from across physiology, public health and clinical medicine to explore how older people can be supported to maintain resilience.

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Coronavirus must prompt urgent action on adult obesity

Obesity levels are rising across all age groups, with the greatest increase seen in over 75s.

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Why I confronted Lord Sumption's ageist views

Following comments made by Lord Sumption on BBC One's The Big Questions, it's important that we continue to tackle ageism, inequalities and ensure all life is thought of equally.

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Ageing Better commissions team led by Sustrans for research project on active travel

We've commissioned Sustrans to conduct an evidence review and primary research examining the preferences for, barriers to, and enablers of active travel among 50–70 year olds.

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Employers failing to tackle age bias in recruitment, according to new report

Our new report warns that older workers made redundant during the pandemic risk being shut out of employment as a result of age bias in recruitment.

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