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Author: Tony Watts

Financial fears and access barriers prevent one-third of those over 60 from spending

A new report by the leading think tank on demographic change, the International Longevity Centre (ILC), pinpoints an increasing economic trend among people aged 60 and over in the UK.

June 24, 2023
Age Action Alliance launches free 2023/24 guide to care fees planning

An updated version of the hugely popular “Basics of care fees planning guide”, first launched at the end of 2022, is now available. By Tony Watts OBE.

June 23, 2023
Report highlights the financial plight of the “hidden two million”

A new report from Independent Age shows the hidden reality of facing financial hardship in later life and explores the groups of older people most likely to be affected.

June 23, 2023
Guide sets out the business case for employing older workers

As part of an Employers Guide to “Best Practice in Age and Employment”, from the London-based later life employment consultancy Wise Age, the authors set out the benefits of harnessing the talents of older people within their workforce.

June 23, 2023
ADASS Survey Reaction: Prevention and a skilled workforce are key to the future of social care

Sam Monaghan, the CEO of MHA, sets out the key ways in which we can address the crisis in the social care system… including recognising, rewarding and retaining the people already working in it.

June 23, 2023
Report from older people’s forum lays bare the impact of Covid – and looks ahead to the “new normal”

“Nobody understands the needs of the elderly until they are old themselves. Believe me.”

June 23, 2023
1 in 7 aged over 65+ now reliant on loans and credit cards to make ends meet

New research from Independent Age has found that the cost-of-living crisis is causing many people over 65 to turn to loans and credit cards to make ends meet, as they keep their financial worries from their family.

June 22, 2023
High inflation means that the “Great Unretirement” may prove costly for some older workers

New Age UK research shows how the cost of living crisis is upending some people’s retirement plans and their prospects of a comfortable standard of living in the years to come.

June 19, 2023
Relief as government keeps NHS prescription charge upper age exemption at 60

The government has confirmed the prescription charge upper age exemption will remain at 60, citing cost of living pressures as a key reason behind the decision.

June 15, 2023
ILC recruiting for a Head of Programmes

The International Longevity Centre wants to recruit a Head of Programmes with excellent project management skills, strong analytical ability and good written skills. The successful candidate will have a passion for, and understanding of, public policy, as well as a desire to influence change.

June 15, 2023

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