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Ageing Better responds to the Chancellor's government spending review

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Centre for Ageing Better
25 Nov 2020

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a further £2.9 billion of funding to help restart the careers of those who have fallen out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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We must address racial inequalities in how we age

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Anna Dixon
24 Nov 2020

People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds face multiple challenges as they get older. It’s vital we address these.

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Review of diversity & inclusion in business leadership shows why age is often overlooked

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Patrick Thomson
20 Nov 2020

McKenzie-Delis Packer (MDP) Review, which Ageing Better took the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to this year, is a groundbreaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace.

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Alcohol and ageing well in a time of lockdown

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20 Nov 2020

In recent findings, Drink Wise, Age Well has found that loss of purpose and retirement are key factors for increased alcohol use in over 50s.

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Panellists announced for the Good Home Inquiry

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Lord Victor Adebowale, CBE, Vidhya Alakeson and Pat Ritchie have joined the Inquiry as they will take a fresh look on how to improve the housing stock in England.

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The State of Ageing: Coronavirus ‘to set people in mid-life on a path to poverty and ill-health’

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2020

Poor health, unsafe housing, financial inequalities and a lack of social connections have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus across the country, according to our report.

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Accessible homes: Survey reveals Local Authorities’ need for update of building standards

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2020

A survey responded to by 32 Local Authorities in England reveals they are facing a shortage of accessible housing, a problem made worse by some home builders' actions.

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'Business for Health' launched to increase business contribution to health of the nation

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Centre for Ageing Better
11 Nov 2020

Business for Health (B4H) is being launched to promote good business practice, innovation and investment to help our society be healthier, and has the support of cross-party political leaders, third sector and the broader business community.

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Latest research from others

Older people’s social work safe staffing supply and workforce demands analysis: A case study from Northern Ireland
McFadden, P. et al., The British Journal of Social Work
This study examines staffing in older people’s social work community teams in Northern Ireland.
Informal and formal long-term care utilization and unmet needs in Europe: examining socioeconomic disparities and the role of social policies for older adults
Szenkurök V. et al., International Journal of Health Economics and Management
This study examines home-based long-term care use among older adults in 18 European countries.
Lifestyle, environment and other major determinants of frailty in older adults: a population-based study from the UK Biobank
Hemadeh A. et al., Biogerontology
This UK study examines factors linked to frailty in adults aged 60 and over.

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