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Older worker in laboratory

Unlocking the potential of older workers starts with evidence

Blog
12 May 2016

Like our society as a whole, our workforce is ageing. But an ageing workforce doesn’t need to be a problem to be fixed.

  • Work
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Older office worker

We call on employers to create age-friendly workplaces

News
11 May 2016

The Centre for Ageing Better is calling on employers to recognise the benefits that older workers can bring to their workplaces.

  • Work
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There's no place like home

Home is where your heart is, whatever your age

Blog
11 May 2016

Our homes have a significant impact on our wellbeing and our ability to live the way we want to. Rachael Docking blogs about the value of suitable housing.

  • Homes
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Woman in later life

A radical look at who pays and who gains in later life

Blog
21 Apr 2016

Anna Dixon writes about how age is an outdated criterion for tax and welfare. Future reforms to tax, spending and entitlements need to recognise this.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Bed adaptation

How home adaptations improve later life

News
14 Apr 2016

We're welcoming feedback on a draft plan for a research review on how adaptations to people’s homes can help improve later life.

  • Homes
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Nottingham city centre

Councils play key role in helping people enjoy a good later life

Blog
31 Mar 2016

We are living much longer. It is estimated that there will be 40% more people aged 85 and over in ten years’ time. What should local authorities do?

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Intergenerational family, Old Trafford - Manchester

The devolution revolution and ageing

Blog
30 Mar 2016

In the latest budget chancellor George Osborne declared he will continue the ‘devolution revolution’ with new powers going to Greater Manchester.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Vets cafe, Brinington - Greater Manchester

Partnership to tackle inequalities in later life in Greater Manchester

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18 Mar 2016

Ageing Better and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) today announce a five-year partnership to develop and share innovative approaches.

  • Ageism & Inequalities

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

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