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How can local elected members help us all age better?

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23 Sep 2022

Can elected members make a difference to the lives of older people? We ask a former councillor for their thoughts.

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Ageing Better is backing proposed Carer’s Leave Bill

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Sep 2022

We're supporting legislative moves to grant more employment support and flexibility for unpaid carers.

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Centre for Ageing Better pays tribute to The Queen

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Centre for Ageing Better
9 Sep 2022

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

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Prime Minister’s energy price guarantee recognises scale of crisis looming this winter

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Centre for Ageing Better
8 Sep 2022

We welcome the Prime Minister’s measures announced in Parliament, but concerns remain for vulnerable households coping with energy bills doubling.

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What our ageing society needs from the next Prime Minister

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Carole Easton
2 Sep 2022

After weeks of campaigning, we've heard very little from the Conservative Party leadership candidates about how they'll tackle issues affecting older people.

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Older workers are the solution – not the cause – to the UK’s productivity problem

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Carole Easton
31 Aug 2022

Why do so many people believe that older people should make way for younger people in the workplace?

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Extra support needed urgently this winter in wake of energy price cap rise

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Centre for Ageing Better
26 Aug 2022

We respond to Ofgem confirming new energy price cap for October 2022 will be an average of £3,549 per year.

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Why are only some of us living longer?

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Aideen Young
25 Aug 2022

Our Senior Evidence Manager examines the shocking health inequalities present in the UK today – and how we should tackle them.

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Latest research from others

Scottish Housing Day 2024
Scottish Housing Day Partners
This report addresses the importance of housing in supporting people through all life stages.
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.
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.

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