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New towns must be designed with young and old in mind

As the Transport for New Homes campaign, among others, has pointed out, new housing estates are often not in proximity to other estates or existing towns, which makes bus route planning difficult, adding to journey times and making routes unappealing.

  • Age-friendly Communities
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The public wants more movies with older female leads. Will the film industry take note?

From the conversations we hear, to the headlines we see in the media, to our experiences at work, ageism is widespread and affects many areas of life.

But when the film industry is one of the drivers of culture, isn’t it time it stepped up to the mark in challenging ageism?

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Men named Chris or talking animals more likely to be star of the film than older women

More of the UK’s top films from the past three years feature a lead actor called Chris than have a female lead actor over the age of 60, new analysis from the country’s first national anti-ageism campaign reveals.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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How to make a visit to the hospital more Age and Dementia Friendly

David and Robert are looking for a department at St James’s Hospital – not because they have an appointment, but because they want to know how easy it is to find.

  • Age-friendly Communities
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Commissioning differently: How our mould-breaking work with Greater Manchester shows a new approach is possible to help people aged 50+ back into work

The government is currently reviewing the future of the Jobs and Careers Service and setting out ambitions for how to tackle economic inactivity through the Keep Britain Working review.

  • Age-friendly Communities
  • Work
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Falls continue to be the leading cause of accidental deaths. Why aren’t we doing more to stop them? 

New data reveals that falls from stairs or steps are the most common fatal accident in the UK for another year.

  • Homes

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