The Physiological Society's findings highlight the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have had on physical activity for those in older age groups and the need for action.
Brighton & Hove's Ageing Well partnership, made up of nine local organisations led by charity Impact Initiatives, worked to ensure that thousands of older people had access to food and contact each week during the pandemic.
Rishi Sunak's Government Spending Review outlined a 'Restart' scheme designed to help people struggling to get back into work, but it's not yet clear how it will address the particular challenges faced by over 50s workers, who are more likely to face long term unemployment.
A new report that lays bare inequalities across the country shows that older women can expect to be financially worse off in later life and have poorer health than men.
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a further £2.9 billion of funding to help restart the careers of those who have fallen out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a major operation and treatment for blood cancer, Jane wasn’t able to walk – but she could begin to regain the use of her legs if she was able to do simple exercises in the safety of her own home.
McKenzie-Delis Packer (MDP) Review, which Ageing Better took the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to this year, is a groundbreaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace.
