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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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Thriving together: How hospitality can support older people to age well in the community

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Lorna Wang
11 Nov 2024

Dr Lorna Wang from the University of Surrey details the work a hospitality research project is doing to help more pubs and cafes become age-friendly spaces.

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The A-Z of International Day of Older People 2024 activities

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Rebecca Lines
8 Nov 2024

Every October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People (IDOP) to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to mobilize the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people.

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New government data shows a rise in the number of Disabled people in economic inactivity

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Centre for Ageing Better
7 Nov 2024

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows that the number of Disabled people in employment also grew.

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Government needs the 50+ population to deliver its mission as Chancellor delivers her first Budget

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Oct 2024

Today Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a historic Budget, the first ever delivered by a woman, which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy.

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Latest life expectancy stats remain below pre-pandemic levels

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Centre for Ageing Better
24 Oct 2024

New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show life expectancy in England and Wales for 2021-23 is significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

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The Impact of Poor Quality Housing on Older People

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Hilary Burkitt
23 Oct 2024

The Safe Homes Now campaign was launched earlier this year to highlight the consequences of England’s poor-quality housing for a range of different groups and persuade the UK government to fix this hidden housing crisis.

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How to encourage businesses to be more age-friendly

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Rebecca Bayliss
15 Oct 2024

The spending power of the over 50s population is growing but businesses could miss out unless they embrace an age-friendly approach.

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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

A wellbeing cost-benefit analysis of raising the state pension age
Frayman, D., Centre for Economic Performance
This paper examines proposed increases in the state pension age in the UK.
A qualitative exploration of the lives lived by Irish centenarians
Fagan A., Journal of Ageing Studies
This study explores the lived experience of Irish centenarians.
The fear of old age: a survey of adults in the UK
Costa, F., Educational Gerontology
This UK study examines attitudes toward ageing and the fear of old age among adults aged 35 to 75.

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