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A perspective on ageism from the Disabled people's movement

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2 Dec 2022

On the UN International Day of Disabled Persons, is it time to consider where ageism starts and disablism ends?

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Ageing Better responds to new statistics showing 25% increase in fuel poverty among over 60s

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Dec 2022

New figures from National Energy Action reveal that 8.4 million UK households will be in fuel poverty from April, including 2.5 million over 60s.

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Ageing Better launches Age-Friendly Employer Pledge as scale of ageism in the workplace revealed

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Nov 2022

We've launched a new pledge for businesses and organisations who want to address urgent labour shortages and maximise the potential of older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to £1bn government scheme to help households reduce energy bills

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 Nov 2022

The ECO+ scheme will extend home improvement support to the most vulnerable households and those in the least energy efficient homes in lower Council Tax bands.

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Is ageist humour a good way to cope with ageing?

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28 Nov 2022

The birthday cards we see often have ageist jokes on them. How do we tackle this form of ageism?

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Difficult years ahead for all warns latest intergenerational audit 

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Carole Easton
25 Nov 2022

The cost-of-living crisis is not only going to affect older people now, but future generations too. These are the actions that need taking.

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Why now is not the time for employers to turn their back on flexible working

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Kim Chaplain
18 Nov 2022

Falling opportunities for remote working threatens workforce productivity and inclusivity, and it could be a costly mistake for us all.

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Ageing Better responds to Autumn Statement 2022

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his Autumn Statement, detailing the restoration of the triple lock and the extension of the energy price guarantee.

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Latest research from others

Healthy Ageing Challenge Social Behavioural and Design Research Programme
UKRI
8 May 2024
This report outlines the impact of the UKRI’s Health Ageing Social, Behavioural and Design Research Programme. Outlining a wide range of projects delivered across the UK, the report provides…
Advancing Age-friendly Cities and Communities. The crucial role of leadership
McGarry, P. et al., University of Manchester
25 Jun 2024
This guide from the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub brings together insights from age-friendly leaders on the role of leadership in driving age-friendly initiatives.
The great skills divide: how learning inequalities risk holding the UK back
Learning and Work Institute
28 May 2024
This report finds that there is a growing skills gap, with half the workforce holding a higher education qualification, but a further third with only a GCSE qualification at most. As older, generally…

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