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Growing our own food does not just provide a local source of fresh fruit and vegetables at a time of uncertainty for the food supply chain, but it also plays an important role in maintaining positive mental health and a sense of connectedness.

2.8 million more workers have become unpaid carers since the start of the crisis. They need more support to juggle caring and work.

A recent report by Ipsos MORI revealed what life has been like for those in their 50s and 60s during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the economy may have a silver lining for older workers’ job prospects.

At the Centre for Ageing Better we have been undertaking a research project to understand how retailers and consumers think about ‘inclusive’ products and how they need to be created with clear consideration of the needs of the majority of the population.

According to ONS stats, 47% of people over the age of 75 were recent internet users.