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The menopause affects half of all workers. And yet the majority of current employer’s menopause policies are non-existent or sorely lacking.

Too many workplaces continue to be unsupportive and alienating to women experiencing the menopause. More needs to be done.

A recent report from King's College London identified the staggering costs older women workers face when it comes to providing care for older relatives, prompting the question: why is this not a shared responsibility between both men and women?

The poor quality of England’s homes is a threat to our nation's health and our commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But while the government is slow to act, regional and smaller-scale initiatives are leading by example.

With the government set to announce an ambitious new pledge to cut carbon emissions this week, we must see strategic action in improving our homes as part of its long-term plans.

Barbara Douglas from the Elder Council of Newcastle and judge of our age-positive icon competition guides us through the process of how the winning designs were chosen.