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50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat, warns new State of Ageing report

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Nov 2023

Today we launch our fourth annual State of Ageing report which brings together realms of data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.

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How local authorities can support older people’s substantial contribution to local communities

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Natalie Turner
27 Jun 2024

This article first appeared in the Municipal Journal on 20 June. Local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, presenting difficult decisions on where to make savings. This can lead to an increase reliance on digital solutions and cuts to community resources.

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Campaigners warn more than 6.5 million people could still be stuck in dangerous homes by end of next parliament

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26 Jun 2024

New Centre for Ageing Better analysis is warning the manifesto pledges by the country’s two largest political parties will have limited impact on the country’s poor quality housing crisis.

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How the nation’s housing crisis is contributing to poverty amongst older people

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Aideen Young
21 Jun 2024

Many older renters and owner occupiers are both finding that rising housing costs are pulling them into poverty.

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Reform needed to stop unpaid carers paying the price for their vital role

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Aideen Young
10 Jun 2024

Unpaid carers’ reward for providing a secondary National Health Service is to be left substantially worse-off in employment and in retirement.

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Closing employment gap for older workers would generate £9 billion a year for economy

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10 Jun 2024

Older workers currently get poorer opportunities and outcomes when it comes to finding work, receiving employment support, facing redundancy or receiving training.

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“Awful. Panicky”: How work-related inequalities are impacting older women’s hopes for their futures

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6 Jun 2024

Gender, ethnicity and caring responsibilities can all impact working lives and heighten the risk of financial insecurity in later life.

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Political parties urged to include commitment to Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in election manifestoes

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29 May 2024

Four leading older people's organisations are calling on political parties to commit to the creation of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing during campaigning for the General Election.

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Latest research from others

Poverty and financial disadvantage in later life
Age UK
19 May 2024
This report outlines the current evidence on pensioner poverty in the UK. Based on DWP annual statistics, it finds 16% of UK pensioners as living in relative poverty, with higher-than average risk…
Lifelong learning, well-being, and climate justice activism: Exploring social movement learning among Australia’s Knitting Nannas
Larri, L. J., International Journal of Population Studies
15 Apr 2024
This paper explores the participation of older women in social movements, and the opportunities it provides for life-long learning and well-ageing. Based on mixed methods research with Australia’s…
The Disabled Facilities Grant
Age UK
28 May 2024
This report outlines current evidence on the delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant - funding available to Disabled people to make changes to their home. Based on Age UK Advice Line data and…

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