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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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More than 2.5 million pensioners losing their Winter Fuel Payments have incomes below levels needed for a dignified life

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Dec 2024

New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals that millions of pensioners on very low incomes will have to make do without a Winter Fuel Payment this year.

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Major decisions about pensions need to be delayed pending a thorough review

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Centre for Ageing Better
18 Dec 2024

Dr Carole Easton OBE warns of risking rise in pensioner poverty if further pension reforms are rushed through at the Work and Pensions Committee in Parliament this morning.

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Health inequalities in older age between richest and poorest are widening

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Dec 2024

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight growing inequality in healthy life expectancies between regions and more local areas.

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New Year resolutions to make a more age-friendly world

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Dec 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we turn our attention to the new year and the good intentions for 2025.

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Crucial that older people’s commissioner has sufficient powers, Ageing Better CEO tells parliamentary committee

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Centre for Ageing Better
12 Dec 2024

Dr Carole Easton OBE was speaking at the Women and Equalities Committee in Parliament yesterday afternoon.

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Investing to support people with health conditions and improving their wellbeing and financial security

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12 Dec 2024

One of the government’s first acts on taking the keys to Downing Street was the removal of Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners.

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How to ensure flexible working works for employers and employees

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John Kiernan
11 Dec 2024

Employees have gained new flexible working rights this year and the Labour government are set to outlay plans to expand those rights further.

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

Latest research from others

Dying in poverty
Marie Curie
This report examines deaths in poverty. Based on national data, findings reveal disparities among minoritised ethnic groups and working-aged women.
The digitalization of social care in England and implications for older, unpaid carers
Rousaki A. et al., Journal of Medical Internet Research
This study examines the impact of digitalization on older unpaid carers.
Ageism and sexism in films with older people as the lead | International Journal of Ageing and Later Life
Chonody, J. et al., International Journal of Ageing and Later Life
This study explores ageism and sexism in the portrayal of older lead characters in US and UK films.

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