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Spring Budget branded a “missed opportunity” to help the poorest pensioners

While the financial pundits pontificate over the finer details of the Spring Budget, and politicians of all colours ponder over its potential impact on the next General Election, the significance for pensioners is clearly… well, insignificant. By Tony Watts OBE.

March 7, 2024
Older people’s mental health “being overlooked” through ageism and discrimination

The report, “Mental Health in Later Life” says that ageism and discrimination stop older people from accessing support, with poor mental health often dismissed by health professionals as an “inevitable” part of getting older.

March 5, 2024
Widespread money worries for those approaching retirement new research finds

Almost half (41%) of people aged 50 and over who are not yet fully retired are concerned about living in economic hardship after they stop working, according to new research by the older people’s financial hardship charity Independent Age.

March 3, 2024
The “scandal” of homelessness among older people condemned

Independent Age has condemned new figures that show that in the latest quarter the number of homeless older people has gone up again, to 2,610.

March 1, 2024
New Age UK report calls for urgent reform of Windrush Compensation Scheme

Almost five years since its creation fewer than one in seven of all those entitled have been compensated. Fifty three people have already died waiting for their claims to be processed.

March 1, 2024
Shipshape and Bristol fashion: all aboard for better mental health

This February saw the launch of a new boat in Bristol harbour… one which is designed to help improve the mental health of local older people.

February 28, 2024
Only Fools and Horses actress highlights “life-changing” support for older people

Actress Sue Holderness is calling on people over 65 to check they are receiving all of the financial support they are entitled to.

February 28, 2024
England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches

Are you ageist? England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches as new research reveals high levels of age discrimination.

February 20, 2024
Inclusivity delivers a hospitality bonus

Getting diversity, equity and inclusion right leads to better customer experience and increased visitor numbers, and The International Longevity Centre (ILC) has launched an inspiring short film sharing best practice in hospitality.

February 20, 2024
“Judge” Rob Rinder’s new Ambassador role to tackle loneliness

TV personality Rob Rinder has become the first celebrity Ambassador for AAA members Two Generations, a social enterprise offering a national Homesharing service.

February 20, 2024

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