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England’s crumbling housing stock: Lack of effective government action to blame

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 May 2021

A lack of action from central government has contributed to a crisis in housing quality with ten million people living in homes that don’t meet basic standards and are a serious hazard to their health.

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Ageing Better partners with Pexels to promote age-positive images

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Centre for Ageing Better
18 May 2021

We've partnered with the free stock image library Pexels to increase and promote the range of age-positive photos it offers freely around the world.

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No stereotypes in job ads please!

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Nayyara Tabassum
7 May 2021

Recent research has shown that older jobseekers found younger-age stereotypes reflected in job advertisements 'off-putting' and made them reluctant to apply for the role.

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Money

The over 50s need more support to plan for their financial future

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Anna Dixon
5 May 2021

Recent research by the IFS found that 5% of over 50s have decided to retire sooner than they originally planned, which risks financial insecurity in the future.

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Good Home Inquiry

Half of over 50s who want home renovations are ‘unable to afford’ them

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Centre for Ageing Better
5 May 2021

One in five 50-70 year olds say their main motivation for doing renovations is to make their home easier to live in.

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Office

Building menopause-friendly workplaces

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4 May 2021

The menopause affects half of all workers. And yet the majority of current employer’s menopause policies are non-existent or sorely lacking.

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Woman at home

Let’s talk about the menopause

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Amy McSweeney 1
30 Apr 2021

Too many workplaces continue to be unsupportive and alienating to women experiencing the menopause. More needs to be done.

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Female worker

What happens when we stop relying on women’s unpaid work?

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Claire Turner
28 Apr 2021

A recent report from King's College London identified the staggering costs older women workers face when it comes to providing care for older relatives, prompting the question: why is this not a shared responsibility between both men and women?

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Latest research from others

Shared reading interventions to promote psychosocial well-being in older adults: a systematic review
Milani C. et al, Health Promotion International
This study examines the effectiveness of shared reading groups for adults aged 60 and over.
Retirement reality: Managing money
AgeUK
This report examines UK adults’ financial preparedness for retirement.
Steps to Your Goal employment support evaluation
Centre for Ageing Better
This report examines the effectiveness of the "Steps to Your Goal" employment support pilot for people aged 50+ in Middlesbrough, UK.

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