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Damaging post-pandemic trend for older workers continues despite 'Great Unretirement'

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16 Aug 2022

Newly released statistics show more than 3.5 million people aged 50-64 are now economically inactive – almost 270,000 more than before the pandemic.

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Could the UK start delivering the accessible homes our ageing population so desperately needs?

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12 Aug 2022
4 min read

The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe, and the situation is only going to get exponentially worse if we don’t take action now.

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Asking if over 50s are responsible for rising inflation ignores the larger problem at hand

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11 Aug 2022

Dame Sharon White, the head of John Lewis, commented earlier this week that over 50s leaving the labour market is contributing to rising inflation.

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New photo collection shines spotlight on hidden older unpaid carers

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11 Aug 2022

Older unpaid carers are the focus of the latest photo collection in our age-positive image library.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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How to make carers more visible

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11 Aug 2022

Being an unpaid carer can be challenging and overwhelming. It’s vital that we share their stories, and make sure they're represented and supported.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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False advertising: why we need more realistic depictions of older people

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8 Aug 2022
3 min read

Advertising and social media can drastically change how we see ourselves – often for the worse.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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The Skills to Pay the Bills: Feeling the effects of a decade of skills and training shortfall

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5 Aug 2022

A new National Audit Office report has revealed a significant reduction in the take-up of skills and training programmes. Why is that?

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The Census 2021 shows an urgent need for more Age-friendly Communities

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2 Aug 2022
4 min read

The first release of Census 2021 data reveals that the proportion and growth rate of older populations in England and Wales varies significantly in different locations.

  • Age-friendly Communities
  • Ageism & Inequalities

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