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Becoming a volunteer changed my life – so I want to encourage others to do the same

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3 Jun 2019

When I was at a low point in my life, volunteering helped me connect with the people around me. This Volunteers’ Week I’m helping others to feel the benefits of volunteering too.

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Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering: Guide to making most of volunteers' talents launched

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Centre for Ageing Better
3 Jun 2019

A new guide to help organisations make their volunteering practices more age-friendly and inclusive has been launched for Volunteers’ Week.

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Response to study on rising living costs leading to people working longer

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 May 2019

A recent study by Canada Life Group Insurance suggest three out of four people plan to continue working beyond the age of 65 due to rising living costs.

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Ageing Better welcomes rise in number of over-70s in work

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Centre for Ageing Better
27 May 2019

Research by recruitment platform Rest Less suggests that the number of people in employment at age 70 or older is increasing

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Is a Chief Gerontology Officer really the best way to give older consumers what they want?

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Aideen Young
20 May 2019

Over-50s account for nearly half of all consumer spending, but many products and services are designed and marketed for younger generations.

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The key to ageing better - planning, preparation and positivity

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Niall Ryan
17 May 2019

Planning for retirement is crucial to enjoying a happy, healthy later life, research shows.

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Response to Aviva report on age discrimination in the workplace

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 May 2019

New Aviva report shows more than a third of employees believe there is age discrimination in their workplace.

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Response to ONS data on life satisfaction

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Centre for Ageing Better
15 May 2019

New ONS data shows many people in their 60s report greater life satisfaction compared to those in their 40s

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Latest research from others

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.
Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England
The Rt Hon. Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham
This report provides an assessment of the NHS's performance across England and the challenges it faces.
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.

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