The government has published its Industrial Strategy with a 10-year vision to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK, writes our Deputy Director for Work, Elaine Smith.
A new summit statement sets out ten objectives needed to drive age-friendly programmes and signals the establishment of the Global Age-Friendly Futures Research Network to support this work.
In this webinar we'll be covering what shapes an 'Age-friendly workplace culture' and exploring the main areas where ageism may show up in your workplace.
How flexible retirement can be a win-win for employers and employees
This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.
Ageing Better have partnered with the TUC to develop a guide for union reps highlighting the differing levels of support that people aged over 50 may need while experiencing restructuring and redundancy.
We must take digital inclusion seriously as a public health and equity issue, particularly in light of the new NHS 10 Year Plan. Despite increasing internet use overall, millions remain offline or lack the skills and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world.
Tuesday 29 July marks three years since the previous government committed to raising accessibility standards on all new homes in the country, yet have failed to do so. New analysis reveals how many more people could be living in accessible homes, had the government raised the standards as it had promised to.
The Work and Pensions Committee report on Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations, highlights many of the challenges that older people are experiencing. The Centre for Ageing Better endorses the Committee’s recommendations for future action.
Making shopping centres more age-friendly by making it easier and safer to shop independently and engage with the local community can benefit a range of people not just older people. This case study shows how Trinity Leeds has listened to customer feedback from older age adults as well as partner insights to make it more inclusive and accessible to all.
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