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Ten facts that show why ageism is so harmful

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7 Feb 2023

If you don’t think that ageism is a serious issue that urgently needs addressing, maybe these facts will make you think again.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Why being an Age-friendly Community is more important than ever 

Blog
6 Feb 2023
4 min read

Find out why Age-friendly Communities are able to develop innovative responses to cost-of-living challenges.

  • Age-friendly Communities
  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

Blog
1 Feb 2023

New Census figures show that the older population is more diverse than ever and will continue on that trajectory over the next couple of decades.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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New collection of images highlights diverse experiences of ageing across England

News
31 Jan 2023

Ageing Better is growing its popular, free Age-positive image library to reflect groups often unrepresented in public life.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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How can we boost the return of over 50s to the workplace?

Blog
31 Jan 2023
4 min read

It is encouraging to see the Chancellor paying attention to economic inactivity among over 50s but steps need to be taken to further improve the situation.

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Tragedy of Barbara Bolton's death will sadly not be the last this winter

News
26 Jan 2023
2 min read

News of the 87-year-old from Bury’s death in hospital this month following treatment for hypothermia has shocked the country.

  • Homes
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New employment support programme needed to tackle older workers crisis, MPs told

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26 Jan 2023

These are the steps government needs to take if it wants to tackle economic inactivity among older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to proposals to accelerate raising of the state pension age

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25 Jan 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s team has examined bringing forward a planned rise in the pensionable age 68 by more than a decade.

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