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Travel the big winner at this year’s Silver Marketing Awards
While there were category wins for Stannah, CareUK and the RSPCA at this year’s Silver Marketing Awards, there was a clear story to tell about which industry is hitting the brief best when it comes to marketing to the over 50s demographic.
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New group set up to bring people together to tackle ageism
A new British Society of Gerontology Special Interest Group (SIG) on Ageism has been set up – and here Heléna Herklots CBE sets out the challenges.
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Persistent ageist myths revealed
As The Centre for Ageing Better’s “Age Without Limits” anti-ageism campaign enters its second year, it is calling on everybody to notice, challenge and change the country’s negative attitudes towards ageing and older people.
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“Older people need a voice”: call on Scottish Government to appoint Commissioner for later life
New report highlights just under three-quarters (72%) of those aged 65 and over in Scotland think the issues they face are badly understood by society and almost 9 in 10 (89%) people aged 65 or over in Scotland support appointing a Commissioner
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.”
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Government launches inquiry into the rights of older people
The Women and Equalities Committee has launched a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society, and is inviting written submissions on how to tackle the issues affecting their lives.
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New research finds four in five older people think the Government doesn’t understand them
Older people in England feel there is a lack of understanding and representation in Government and wider society, according to new data from Independent Age.
