-
North East older people create a platform against ageism
Older people in the North East have created a new website designed for older activists to share their experiences and expertise with others.
-
Older Londoners concerned about their ability to access healthcare
Research conducted by Age UK London shows that almost two thirds of older Londoners (63%) are concerned about their ability to access healthcare when they need it.
-
Are you ageist? England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches
The Centre for Ageing Better has launched “Age Without Limits”, a hard-hitting new campaign highlighting the issue of ageism.
-
Life expectancy decline hits economy and workforce
Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, new research from the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC) reveals. The think tank finds that changes to the health and life expectancy of people over 50 will have a significant impact on the economy.
-
It’s be lonely this Christmas… for more than 2 million older people
New statistics from Age UK show just how difficult and lonely this Christmas will be for older people in the UK.
-
National care charity MHA launches lifestyle and wellness app
The UK’s largest charity care provider, MHA, has launched MHA Active, an app offering tailored lifestyle and wellbeing content for older people, with the aim of keeping minds and bodies active.
-
Scheme to decarbonise housing stock scoops prestigious Ashden Award for Energy Innovation
It’s only been 12 months since the launch of Retrofit Credits, a new initiative from AAA members HACT and its partners PNZ Carbon, but it has already been successful in winning the prestigious annual Ashden Award for Energy Innovation in the UK.
-
“A significant milestone”: Age UK London responds to Mayor’s Age-friendly Action Plan
“The launch of the Mayor’s Action Plan for an age-friendly London is a significant milestone in the city’s age-friendly journey. We want it to have a tangible impact and we will be the first to question any failure in results on behalf of older Londoners.”
-
“Unretirement Entrepreneur of the Year” is watching everyone’s backs…
The very first “Unretirement Entrepreneur of the Year” has been crowned at the Great British Entrepreneur Award’s gala ceremony at the London Grosvenor Hilton Hotel.
-
Stop being ostriches: carers need more support, argue longevity experts
A new briefing, released by the International Longevity Centre, highlights new analysis that shows that the average person in the UK spends more hours caring for others – by parenting, caring, and working unpaid in the home – than looking after themselves, and those on lower incomes are even more likely to neglect themselves.
