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Susanna Williams

Our response to the government's announcement on the pensions triple lock

It’s vital that the suspension of the triple lock is a genuinely temporary measure in response to the events of the pandemic, and that the earnings link be reinstated after a year.

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Staying indoors: The long-term impact of lockdown on older adults’ health

During the pandemic, many older adults were told to stay at home. But what does being confined indoors do to someone’s health?

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Our response to the government's announcement on social care

We welcome the government’s steps towards sustainable funding for the social care system, which has been kicked into the long grass by successive governments.

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Physical inactivity in mid-life is putting millions at risk of poor health in older age

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for poor health and disability in later life, and yet nearly a quarter of people aged 50 to 70 do less than thirty minutes of physical activity a week.

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We need to decarbonise our homes – but does technology help or hinder us?

Over 4 million homes in England are poor quality, and much of the improvement costs are relatively affordable. Why then are people hesitant to use technology to improve their homes?

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Who’s responsible for improving our homes?

There are over four million poor-quality homes in the UK, over half of which are lived in by older people. We need to see immediate and long-term action from government to address our poor housing crisis.

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We need to put real people at the heart of improving our homes

The Good Home Inquiry was established to look at the poor quality of our homes, to consider the consequences, and to explore what needs to be done to put things right. It was crucial that real people were at the centre.

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Fixing poor-quality housing: Public backs creation of local home improvement hubs

With over four million poor-quality homes in England, over half of which are lived in by older people, this new research finds that local hubs have been backed by the public as a way to help address poor housing.

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Latest research from others

The British Geriatrics Society
15 May 2024
This report outlines changes needed to improve rehabilitative care for older people in the UK. Providing 12 key recommendations, this report calls for greater investment in and prioritisation of…
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
20 May 2024
This report outlines the lived experiences of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic older people living in Wales.
House of Commons Library
14 May 2024
This report outlines evidence on the drivers of inequalities experienced in dementia services across England and Wales. Drawing on data from NHS England and research from dementia charities, it…

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