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Local authorities lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce

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31 Jul 2023
4 min read

Recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals older workers are a significant part of the local government workforce.

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The clock continues to tick on unfulfilled accessible homes promise

Blog
29 Jul 2023

Many older and Disabled people continue to struggle to find appropriate housing that meets their needs.

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New Private Members’ Bills are a step forward for older workers’ rights

Blog
28 Jul 2023

The recently passed Flexible Working Act and Carer’s Leave Act are both a real win for employees, especially those with caring responsibilities or health conditions.

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New image library collection showcases contributions of older volunteers to NHS

News
27 Jul 2023

Older volunteers in healthcare settings across the UK play a vital role in supporting medical staff and supporting patients and their families.

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Ageing Better responds to new report warning one in five people in England will have a major illness by 2040

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25 Jul 2023

The number of people in ill health will rise by 37 per cent over the next two decades according to a new Health Foundation report.

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The UK is playing catch-up in harnessing the power of older workers

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24 Jul 2023
5 min read

A new report shows that the UK is lagging behind many countries when it comes to inclusion of older workers into the labour market.

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Four key takeaways from the British Society of Gerontology’s annual conference

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20 Jul 2023

This year’s annual conference of the British Society of Gerontology highlighted the importance of understanding how issues including COVID-19 and climate change impact older people.

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New parliamentary report calls for new national employer scheme to champion older workers

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20 Jul 2023

More focus should be given helping the over 50s find and stay in work, says Work and Pensions Select Committee report.

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Latest research from others

Mind the Gap: A systematic review of barriers, facilitators, and experiences of care transitions for people living with dementia and their informal caregivers
Greene, L., et al., The Gerontologist
This article examines factors affecting care transitions for people with dementia and their caregivers.
The workforce learning slowdown?
Learning and Work Institute
This report examines adult learning in the UK.
Self-perceptions of aging and sarcopenia in older adults: the mediating role of IADL
Su, C., et al., Frontiers in Medicine
This US article examines how self-perceptions of aging (SPA) influence risk of decline in muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) in older adults.

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