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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

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Sarah Wilkinson
1 Feb 2023

New Census figures show that the older population is more diverse than ever and will continue on that trajectory over the next couple of decades.

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New collection of images highlights diverse experiences of ageing across England

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Centre for Ageing Better
31 Jan 2023

Ageing Better is growing its popular, free Age-positive image library to reflect groups often unrepresented in public life.

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How can we boost the return of over 50s to the workplace?

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Carole Easton
31 Jan 2023

It is encouraging to see the Chancellor paying attention to economic inactivity among over 50s but steps need to be taken to further improve the situation.

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Black History Month

Tragedy of Barbara Bolton's death will sadly not be the last this winter

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Centre for Ageing Better
26 Jan 2023

News of the 87-year-old from Bury’s death in hospital this month following treatment for hypothermia has shocked the country.

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New employment support programme needed to tackle older workers crisis, MPs told

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Centre for Ageing Better
26 Jan 2023

These are the steps government needs to take if it wants to tackle economic inactivity among older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to proposals to accelerate raising of the state pension age

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Centre for Ageing Better
25 Jan 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s team has examined bringing forward a planned rise in the pensionable age 68 by more than a decade.

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Latest labour market data shows government right to prioritise tackling economic inactivity in older workers

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Centre for Ageing Better - Creative Venue - UKRI
17 Jan 2023

New ONS stats shows the labour market appearing to cool with only a small drop in the number of economically inactive older workers.

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Older workers are on the political radar like never before

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Luke Price
13 Jan 2023

We've seen the Prime Minister and others proposing significant policy interventions to encourage older workers back into employment. Now it's time to improve employment support.

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Latest research from others

The prevalence of polypharmacy in older Europeans: A multi-national database study of general practitioner prescribing
Bennie, M., et al., British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
29 May 2024
This paper outlines the prevalence of polypharmacy (taking five or more medications) amongst older people living in Europe.
Facts and figures about digital inclusion and older people
Age UK
1 Jun 2024
This report highlights trends in internet usage among older adults in the UK.
Development of the Community-based complex Interventions to sustain Independence in Older People (CII-OP) typology
Crocker, T, F., et al., Age and Ageing
25 May 2024
This paper presents a typology of community-based interventions to support older people to sustain independence.

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