The new powers and structures represent an exciting opportunity. But these wholesale changes must acknowledge that we are an ageing population and plan accordingly.
In less than 20 years, over 14 million people will be over 65. It's crucial that we create change now to ensure that no one misses out on a good later life.
Our guidance on writing about ageing and older age is now available on the Independent Press Standards Organisation's (IPSO) external resources for journalists.
By working at a regional and local level we can make greater improvements to people’s lives. For this to happen more places need to take a collaborative and strategic approach to ageing, focused on addressing inequalities.
