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Author: Tony Watts

“A constant struggle”: the older people having to decide between whether to wash with cold water or eat dinner

A new report from Independent Age lays bare the often-hidden experiences of how pensioners facing financial hardship are being impacted by increasingly high household costs, across water, energy, broadband, and Council Tax.

September 28, 2023
Research reveals which generation is going to be the best off… and which will be the worst off

Applying Macmillan’s saying that “you’ve never had it so good” to those either in or heading towards retirement might come as a surprise to some people, but new data shows that those retiring today may well be much better off than their younger counterparts.

September 25, 2023
Government launches inquiry into the rights of older people

The Women and Equalities Committee has launched a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society, and is inviting written submissions on how to tackle the issues affecting their lives.

September 21, 2023
New research finds four in five older people think the Government doesn’t understand them

Older people in England feel there is a lack of understanding and representation in Government and wider society, according to new data from Independent Age.

September 20, 2023
More than a million over 50-year-olds remain “involuntarily workless”

ILC UK research shows that one in ten people aged between 50 and state pension age don’t work but want to.

September 19, 2023
5.8m aged 65+ either unable to use the internet easily or aren’t online at all

Alarming new analysis carried out by Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully.

September 19, 2023
Older people get their say at forthcoming Retirement Housing Conference

With the retirement housing sector continuing to struggle to find ways to meet the massive untapped potential of specialist housing, older consumers themselves will get their chance to put forward solutions at the forthcoming Laing & Buisson Retirement Housing Conference, being held in London on Wednesday 27 September.

September 15, 2023
“Platinum Pound” report finds UK economy could unlock billions by making the workplace more inclusive

The Platinum Pound, a new report by cross-party think-tank Demos, supported by Anchor, has revealed the UK economy could unlock £6.6bn a year by making staying in work more inclusive. The report reveals an additional £1.2bn a year could be unlocked by returning to pre-pandemic rates of later life volunteers.

September 13, 2023
Enough is enough: A call for change in the Work Capability Assessment

“The WCA doesn’t need to be so punitive, complex or soul-destroying for sick and disabled people when it comes to benefits and work in the UK,” writes Lee Healey, Founder of Age Action Alliance members IncomeMax CIC, who has shared his response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the consultation on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA).

September 7, 2023
AI-driven community facilitator “Squiboon” amongst Design Age Institute’s newest Award Winners

Age Action Alliance members Design Age Institute at the Royal College of Art has announced the latest round of investment from their Pathfinder Innovation Programme, which invests in good design to help bring an array of products and services for the UK’s ageing population towards market.

September 5, 2023

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