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A crisis of cold homes: Our housing stock is alarmingly inefficient

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28 Oct 2022
4 min read

As the temperature drops and the price of energy soars, our nation’s homes are leaking valuable warmth.

  • Homes
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Network launched to support local authorities in improving poor-quality homes 

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27 Oct 2022

We're launching a new network of local authorities looking to work collaboratively to address the nation’s inadequate housing stock.

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Calls for an Older People’s Commissioner in England made in House of Lords

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20 Oct 2022

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has added his voice to those calling for greater representation of older people’s rights.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Paul McGarry’s top 10 tips for Age-friendly Communities

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19 Oct 2022
4 min read

There’s a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of ageing and Age-friendly Communities, and a strong culture of sharing. Learning from one another can help us make ageing better a reality in our communities.

  • Age-friendly Communities
  • Ageism & Inequalities
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We need to end this whirlwind of uncertainty

Blog
19 Oct 2022

Ordinary people are being forced to cope with huge financial turmoil as the government goes through a number of massive policy upheavals.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Government decision to reduce energy price support is disappointing and concerning

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17 Oct 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that universal support to help all billpayers with their energy costs will be reduced.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
  • Homes
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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

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13 Oct 2022

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
  • Work
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Post-pandemic loss of older workers from labour market continues

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11 Oct 2022

The latest ONS data shows that over 330,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.

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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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