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Author: Tony Watts

Closing employment gap for older workers “would generate £9 billion a year for economy”

The Centre for Ageing Better has joined forces with other organisations to create the 50+ Employment Commitment which outlines six steps political parties should take to level the playing field for older workers.

June 13, 2024
Retirement Income Summit planned by ILC UK

What do we need to do to ensure everyone has a decent income in retirement?

May 15, 2024
Are YOU signed up for the Silver Marketing Association Summit 2024?

If you are involved in marketing to the over-50s, then you need to know about this year’s Silver Marketing Association Summit.

May 15, 2024
Are you owed some of “Britain’s missing billions”?

Did you know that an estimated £89 billion is currently going unclaimed in some 28 million forgotten bank and savings accounts, premium bonds, pensions, insurance policies and Child Trust Funds? But how do you go about checking one of them is yours or a relative’s?

May 15, 2024
Do we need Commissioners for Older People and Ageing Well in England and Scotland?

Do politicians seriously believe that promising to keep the triple lock pension will address the concerns of older adults about access to and the need for social care, health, housing and public transport? By Mervyn Eastman and Shirley Ayres

May 15, 2024
Could AI play a role in tackling later life loneliness?

AI is already playing a big part in our lives, and the trajectory is only going upwards. So how can the technology improve the lives of older people – particularly those living alone?

May 14, 2024
“Listen to older voices” – poverty in later life is underestimated by the public

Almost half (49%) of the general public underestimate the scale of poverty in later life, according to new polling from financial hardship charity Independent Age.

May 10, 2024
Older people take their demand for a Commissioner to Downing Street

Campaigners have taken their calls for the creation of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England to the heart of Westminster.

May 1, 2024
Transport emerges as key issue for older Londoners ahead of Mayoral Election

According to a new Age UK London poll of Londoners aged 50 and above, 50% of respondents identified transport issues as their primary concern and would like to see this as a focus for the new Mayor.

April 30, 2024
Care & Repair Cymru launches new “Older not Colder’” service

The charity has launched a Wales-wide service aimed at reducing the impact and severity of fuel poverty on older people.

April 30, 2024

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