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Four million older people thwarted from desired house move for lack of suitable alternatives

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Centre for Ageing Better
28 Aug 2023

The number of older people wanting to move but unable to find suitable new home is equivalent to combined population of Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield and Bradford.

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Ageing Better responds to consultation on plans to close up to 1,000 rail ticket offices

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Centre for Ageing Better
25 Aug 2023

Almost half a million people have responded to a consultation on plans to close most railway ticket offices in England.

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Unglamorous and repeatedly overlooked, home improvement can deliver huge value for money for cash-strapped government

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Carole Easton
23 Aug 2023

The challenging state of the UK's finances is seen as a significant barrier to tackling some of society’s biggest challenges.

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Investing in home improvement could boost our economy, make homes safer and save lives

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Centre for Ageing Better
22 Aug 2023

Our new report reveals how a small investment in improving the safety, heating and accessibility of the nation’s poorest-quality homes could have substantial economic benefits.

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Ray of hope for older workers in gloomy labour market stats

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Karen Hancock
15 Aug 2023

Latest official data shows rising unemployment and record-high long-term sickness but also more encouraging signs for the employment prospects of older workers.

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IPSO ruling on Jeremy Clarkson column should lead to this important change to the Editors’ Code

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Carole Easton
14 Aug 2023

Earlier this summer, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) ruled that columnist Jeremy Clarkson discriminated against the Duchess of Sussex when he used an article in the Sun to describe his “hatred” of her with a series of sexist tropes.

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Ageing Better responds to suggestion over 50s should look for jobs in the ‘gig economy’

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Centre for Ageing Better
10 Aug 2023

The Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride recently suggested that older workers consider work in the ‘gig economy’, such as being a Deliveroo driver.

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Ageing Better Urges UK Government to Fulfil Accessible Homes Pledge in Financial Times Letter

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Centre for Ageing Better
10 Aug 2023

More than a year has passed since the government pledged to raise minimum accessibility standards for new homes, but no action has been taken yet.

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Latest research from others

The associations of socioeconomic status, social activities, and loneliness with depressive symptoms in adults aged 50 years and older across 24 countries
Wang, Y. et al., The Lancet Healthy Longevity
This study examined whether social activities and loneliness influence the connection between socioeconomic status and depression in adults aged 50 and older.
Supporting engagement with reablement: a practice guidance resource for reablement services
University of York
This report provides guidance on enhancing older people's engagement with reablement services in England and Wales.
Digital music and movement intervention to improve health and well-being in older adults in care homes
De Nys, L., et al., BMC Geriatrics
This paper examines a 12-week digital music and physical activity program for older adults (65+) based in Scotland.

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