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Author: Tony Watts

Why are we waiting?

Procrastination isn’t just the thief of time. It can also be a thief of lives… as well as public money, writes Tony Watts OBE

March 20, 2025
Stigma and “stiff-upper lips” preventing access to mental health support

New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering older people’s ability to live more fulfilling long lives.

March 20, 2025
Online services “making life harder” for third of over 60s

New research by Age UK has revealed that 1 in 3 (31%) over 60s – equivalent to 5.1 million say life is much harder compared to five years ago because the things they want to do are online.

March 20, 2025
Older people face 450 questions to receive financial support

A new report from Independent Age highlights long and complex application forms for pensioner entitlements

March 20, 2025
Charity advancing dementia research gets £200,000 boost

Bath-based charity and Research Institute for Brain Health, ReMind UK, has received £200k in funding over two years from philanthropist, John Osborn CBE.

March 20, 2025
Inclusive Design isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline

Nearly 50% of social housing households include someone with a long-term health condition. And yet home adaptations are still seen as an afterthought writes Laura Wood Director of Invisible Creations.

March 17, 2025
Age UK: Many older women experience glaring inequalities

More than one third of women aged 50+ (36%) 4.1 million in England have experienced discrimination on the grounds of their age, sex or race.

March 11, 2025
One-stop shops for home improvements would end “tragedy of poor quality homes”

New research from Ageing Better and partners identifies a cost-effective solution that could change the lives of up to one million people a year.

February 26, 2025
Care home brings out the smiles at intergenerational sessions

An MHA care home in the North West has been bringing the generations – and the local community – together.

February 10, 2025
Unpaid care is a feminist issue. Am I being unreasonable?

Yes, lots of men are carers,” writes June Andrews OBE. “But what I am saying is still true. The burden of unpaid care of older relatives is not carried equally.”

February 6, 2025

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