New data shows Black people in their 50s and 60s have significantly lower weekly income than their White peers, are less likely to own their home outright and are more likely to live in deprived areas.
Age Better in Sheffield’s ‘Moments of Joy’ and ‘Hello Neighbour Boxes’ have been helping older people through the pandemic by providing vital information and human connection in a time of isolation.
Two years on from our strategy, Transforming later lives, we look back on our achievements before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-20 across our priority work areas.
Age-friendly case study: Sefton’s older people at the heart of partnership working
Sefton, a borough within the Liverpool City Region, is working progressively with members of its neighbourhoods to help make the area more age-friendly.
This briefing looks at how COVID-19 has impacted older people's internet use and sets out recommendations that will help ensure fewer people are digitally excluded.
With nearly a fifth of over 65s not using the internet, much more action is needed to support older people in preparation for a possible second lockdown.
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