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Later life prospects for women much worse than for men, report warns

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Centre for Ageing Better
26 Nov 2020

A new report that lays bare inequalities across the country shows that older women can expect to be financially worse off in later life and have poorer health than men.

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Ageing Better responds to the Chancellor's government spending review

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Centre for Ageing Better
25 Nov 2020

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a further £2.9 billion of funding to help restart the careers of those who have fallen out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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We must address racial inequalities in how we age

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Anna Dixon
24 Nov 2020

People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds face multiple challenges as they get older. It’s vital we address these.

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Review of diversity & inclusion in business leadership shows why age is often overlooked

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Patrick Thomson
20 Nov 2020

McKenzie-Delis Packer (MDP) Review, which Ageing Better took the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to this year, is a groundbreaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace.

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Alcohol

Alcohol and ageing well in a time of lockdown

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20 Nov 2020

In recent findings, Drink Wise, Age Well has found that loss of purpose and retirement are key factors for increased alcohol use in over 50s.

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Panellists announced for the Good Home Inquiry

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Lord Victor Adebowale, CBE, Vidhya Alakeson and Pat Ritchie have joined the Inquiry as they will take a fresh look on how to improve the housing stock in England.

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State Of Ageing

The State of Ageing: Coronavirus ‘to set people in mid-life on a path to poverty and ill-health’

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Poor health, unsafe housing, financial inequalities and a lack of social connections have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus across the country, according to our report.

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Good housing

Accessible homes: Survey reveals Local Authorities’ need for update of building standards

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2020

A survey responded to by 32 Local Authorities in England reveals they are facing a shortage of accessible housing, a problem made worse by some home builders' actions.

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Latest research from others

Social care costs of depressive symptoms in the English older population: Then role of housing quality improvements
Hu B. et al., Innovation in Aging
This study examines the impact of poor housing on mental health and associated social care costs for older people in England.
Generating opportunities for long lives. How can AI help us achieve healthier, wealthier, more connected long lives?
International Longevity Centre UK
This report explores how AI could help the UK adapt to an ageing population and longer lives.
Retirement reality: Managing money
AgeUK
This report examines UK adults’ financial preparedness for retirement.

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