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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?

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

Blog
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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Ageing Better welcomes government intentions to raise minimum accessibility standards on new homes

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29 Jul 2022

The government has announced plans that will require all new homes to have entrance level step-free access and other accessibility features as a minimum requirement.

  • Homes
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Inadequate data collection renders minority ethnic groups invisible

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21 Jul 2022

It's time we begin identifying individual minority ethnic groups in data collection and stop grouping all ethnic minorities as BAME.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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England's ageing population needs better political representation and focus

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20 Jul 2022
3 min read

The 2021 Census reveals almost one in five of people living in England is aged 65 or older. This only furthers the case for an Older People and Ageing Commissioner.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Exodus of experienced workers from the jobs market continues

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19 Jul 2022

New stats show there's still a significant gap to pre-pandemic levels of employment of older workers, despite a successful bounce back for other age groups .

  • Work

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