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Fixing our dangerous homes “would save billions in health and social care costs”

Fixing the dangerous homes lived in by older people would directly save the NHS and the social care sector more than £1.5 billion a year while delivering billions more in health benefits, newly published research reveals. New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals how poor-quality housing is incurring huge costs and pressures…

June 14, 2024
Fixing the generational wealth gap “a priority”, as fears grow of loss of state support in retirement

New findings from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and M&G plc have highlighted significant generational disparities in wealth accumulation, raising concerns about intergenerational fairness and the future of the “intergenerational contract”.

June 14, 2024
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
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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