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Hanging on for retirement?

It's important to remember that raising the state pension age does not automatically lead to everyone affected working for longer.

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Integrating health, care and housing – don’t wait to be asked

If we want to maintain good health, feel in control and improve the quality of those in later life, we need to live in a suitable home.

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“I am over 60 and no one wants to hire me”

Jenny cared for her father full time for 2 years and after his death was reliant on Jobseeker’s Allowance. At 60 years old she tried hard to get work.

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Response to the Cridland Review of the State Pension age

At a speech today (Thursday, 23 March 2017) at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, John Cridland will present his final report into the state pension age.

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  • Ageism & Inequalities
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What do older workers value about work?

Over the next 10 years, it’s projected that for every 2 older people leaving the workforce, only 1 younger person will join.

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Our response to the Government's Spring Budget

“This is not a budget that fundamentally recognises the significance of an ageing population..." said Anna Dixon, Chief Executive of the Centre for Ageing Better.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Digital skills, for life

12.6 million adults in the UK lack basic digital skills. 5.3 million people have never used the internet- and just over half (2.8 million) of these people are aged 75 years and over.

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What's the best Budget

Best budget for our ageing society? An alternative reality…

At 58, Janet started to suffer from a bad back. She started taking medication but the pain became so bad that she had to leave her job as a retail assistant. 

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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