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Times are hard for all generations

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Carole Easton
17 Feb 2023

As the economic gloom continues, some argue that intergenerational inequalities lie at the heart of the problem.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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New study shows “ageist” British film industry casts out older characters

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Feb 2023

Our study shows older characters are underrepresented in British films, with only one in ten older characters involved in major plotline.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Labour market data shows need for government support for older workers in Spring Budget

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Centre for Ageing Better
14 Feb 2023

The latest ONS labour market data shows that economic inactivity among older workers remains above pre-pandemic levels.

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It’s time to wake up to the very real harm of ageism

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Carole Easton
8 Feb 2023

The impact of age-based prejudice has a life-changing impact on people across health services, employment, housing and in almost every aspect of society.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Impact of ageism on people, the economy and society revealed

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Centre for Ageing Better
7 Feb 2023

Our latest report outlines the urgent need for our major public campaign to shift ageist attitudes, due to launch later this year.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Ten facts that show why ageism is so harmful

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Aideen Young
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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Why being an Age-friendly Community is more important than ever 

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Charlotte Lewis
6 Feb 2023

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

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

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Sarah Wilkinson
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.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Everyday ageism experienced by community-dwelling older people with frailty
Comerford, S., et al., European Geriatric Medicine
This study examines how everyday ageism affects older people in hospital care in Ireland.
Two Million Too Many: Poverty in later life and how to tackle it
Independent Age
This report examines the experiences of older people in the UK who are in financial hardship.
Adapting to an older workforce: health and the (non) response of employers in an era of insecurity
Lain D., Journal of Social Policy
This paper examines how financial and competitive pressures in public and private organisations affect their ability to implement voluntary work adaptations for ageing workers.

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