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Government “failure” means 4 in 5 miss out Energy Bills support

New figures published by Age UK show that the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Fund, designed to give a crucial £400 to households that receive their energy supply indirectly via a landlord, site owner, or other intermediary, has completely flopped, having failed to reach almost 4 in 5 of all those eligible.

August 29, 2023
A week-long celebration of the impact of community transport

Between October 16 and 21st, 2023, communities across the UK will celebrate the vital role and inspiring work of Alliance members Community Transport (CT) in helping millions of people to stay independent, participate in their communities and access essential public services and employment.

August 29, 2023
Longevity experts develop a plan to maximise the opportunities of longer lives

The International Longevity Centre (ILC), the UK’s leading authority on demographic change, has embarked on a programme of work to develop a new Longevity White Paper, identifying the changes we need to make to grasp the opportunities of population ageing, and longer lives.

August 23, 2023
Older people from minoritised ethnic communities up to 60% more likely to be living in poverty

Older people from minoritised ethnic communities are being let down when it comes to escaping poverty, as language barriers, government mistrust and a lack of effective promotion of financial support stand in their way, according to new research from national charity Independent Age.

August 9, 2023
Your chance to inspire, engage and empower younger people with The Access Project

The Access Project has been enabling young people from underrepresented backgrounds to realise their potential, and access top Universities for the last 15 years – and want to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer their time and lend their experience to “make a change”.

August 2, 2023
Housing 21 completes England’s largest “net zero volumetric” retirement living scheme

Built offsite at M-AR’s factory in Hull, the scheme adopts “low carbon specification” to meet the Future Homes Standard and 2050 net zero targets.

August 2, 2023
Investment in preventative health key to longer working lives

Across the G7 the UK leads the way in long working lives: But the wealthy world faces a long-term workforce crisis due to demographic change, argues the International Longevity Centre, and we still need to work another three to seven years to become a world leader and help our economy adapt to longer lives.

August 2, 2023
Open University launches two free courses to improve the care of older people with learning disabilities

The Open University has launched two free courses aimed at supporting professionals and families who care for older people with learning disabilities.

July 21, 2023
Take Five to Age Well: empowering each of us towards longer, healthier lives

Do you want to live well for longer? You are in the right place as a new, nationwide project aims to give the nation longer, healthier lives.

July 19, 2023
Older people struggling to pay for broadband at risk of further financial losses

Nearly half (48%) of older people in England on a low income have struggled to keep up with their broadband bill in the last six months, according to new research from the older people’s charity Independent Age – putting them at risk of further financial hardship and being digitally excluded.

July 14, 2023

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