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Ageing Better responds to new statistics showing 25% increase in fuel poverty among over 60s

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Dec 2022

New figures from National Energy Action reveal that 8.4 million UK households will be in fuel poverty from April, including 2.5 million over 60s.

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Ageing Better launches Age-Friendly Employer Pledge as scale of ageism in the workplace revealed

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Nov 2022

We've launched a new pledge for businesses and organisations who want to address urgent labour shortages and maximise the potential of older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to £1bn government scheme to help households reduce energy bills

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 Nov 2022

The ECO+ scheme will extend home improvement support to the most vulnerable households and those in the least energy efficient homes in lower Council Tax bands.

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Is ageist humour a good way to cope with ageing?

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28 Nov 2022

The birthday cards we see often have ageist jokes on them. How do we tackle this form of ageism?

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Difficult years ahead for all warns latest intergenerational audit 

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Carole Easton
25 Nov 2022

The cost-of-living crisis is not only going to affect older people now, but future generations too. These are the actions that need taking.

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Why now is not the time for employers to turn their back on flexible working

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Kim Chaplain
18 Nov 2022

Falling opportunities for remote working threatens workforce productivity and inclusivity, and it could be a costly mistake for us all.

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Ageing Better responds to Autumn Statement 2022

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his Autumn Statement, detailing the restoration of the triple lock and the extension of the energy price guarantee.

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Ageing Better contributes to new planning advice to enable more accessible and affordable homes

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2022

Good planning is needed to deliver diverse solutions to meet people’s diverse housing needs as they age.

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Latest research from others

Determinants of trajectories of informal caregiving in later life: evidence from England
Di Gessa, G., and Deindl, C., European Journal of Ageing
This study examines how informal caregiving changes over time and the factors that influence it.
Never too late to change the rate: Attitudes of UK adults aged 50–70 towards respiratory vaccinations
Aguilar P. F, and Satherley, P., Royal Society for Public Health
This paper presents findings from a survey of UK adults aged 50-70, exploring their attitudes toward respiratory vaccinations.
A qualitative exploration of the lives lived by Irish centenarians
Fagan A., Journal of Ageing Studies
This study explores the lived experience of Irish centenarians.

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