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Welder

More support needed for health at work post-pandemic if state pension age is to continue to rise

New report highlights the challenges faced by over 50s workers with health conditions, highlighting that many people struggle as a result of poor line management.

  • Work
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Selfie

How far have we come in my five years at Ageing Better?

The Centre for Ageing Better is currently in its sixth year as an organisation with a focus on improving the experiences, opportunities and chances of those approaching or living in later life.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Worker

End of furlough likely to be particularly tough for older workers

A new report by the IFS is warning that the number of older jobseekers is set to increase once the furlough scheme is wound down after the summer.

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Older worker

6 new things you need to know about older workers

Research from the IFS, funded by the Centre for Ageing Better, has found that employees over the age of 65 were 40% more likely to have been on furlough than those in their 40s.

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Chesham

We need to prioritise making local areas great places to grow old in

Councils are at the heart of supporting local communities and people to thrive. Given the population age shift, all local authorities should commit to becoming Age-friendly Communities and make their areas better places to grow old in.

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Toddler and grandparent

Five million people approaching retirement at risk of not having 'adequate’ pension income

A new report from the Pensions Policy Institute sponsored by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that a growing number of people are at risk of being unable to afford a decent standard of living after retirement.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Ageing advertising

Is the advertising industry anti-ageing?

Age-inclusive advertising would benefit both older consumers and advertisers, but the industry is failing to realistically represent an important demographic.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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u3a members unite with Ageing Better to challenge ageism

A new survey shows nearly 40% of u3a members have heard ageist language directed towards their age group and 63% of members had heard their age group described as ‘frail’.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Age UK
28 May 2024
This paper outlines the experiences of adults aged 50 and over accessing health and social care in the UK.
Rasset, P., Mange, J., Augustinova, M., Frontiers in Psychology
24 May 2024
This review outlines age-related stereotypes faced by older people, and the mechanisms through which they impact mental and physical health.
Local Government Association
14 May 2024
This report reflects on the impacts of the 2014 Care Act on adult social care, including for older people. Drawing on qualitative and survey research with social care stakeholders, staff and service…

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