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Does my grandma even need the internet?

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1 Jun 2018

Research shows that new, people-centred approaches are needed to help everyone in later life benefit from the internet.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Millions of over 55s not using internet risk being locked out of services and benefits

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31 May 2018

Our report calls for new approaches to ‘digital inclusion’, and for business, the public sector and charities to make sure the most vulnerable don’t miss out.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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We are living longer, but we must make sure we are also living better

Blog
24 May 2018

As a society we are woefully underprepared for our longer lives. But we must work together to seize the opportunities of a good later life.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Our response to PM's call to ensure five more years of people’s lives will be healthy by 2035

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21 May 2018

Our response to the Prime Minister’s announcement today, that the Government will work to ensure that five more years of people’s lives will be healthy, independent and active by 2035, while narrowing the gap in healthy life expectancy between richest and poorest.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Contributing in our community gives those in later life meaning and purpose

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21 May 2018

Duncan Selbie, CEO at Public Health England, reflects on the role of public health bodies in supporting more people in later life to contribute to their communities.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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EHRC Housing Inquiry: Britain's hidden crisis?

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11 May 2018
1 min read

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is right to raise the scandal of poor quality housing stock.

  • Homes
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A new generational contract?

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8 May 2018

Anna Dixon, Chief Executive of the Centre for Ageing Better, comments on 'A new generational contract' the latest report by the Intergenerational Commission.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Ageism: the last taboo

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2 May 2018
3 min read

Ageing is still a taboo in our society. We held a debate about how we could take steps to collectively change this.

  • Ageism & Inequalities

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Neil
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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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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

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