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Independent Age: total take up of state support would save NHS & social care almost £1bn
New research shows that 100% take up of key benefits would cut numbers of pensioners in poverty by 280,000 and save the NHS and social care services in England £950 million a year.
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New 40% requirements for accessible homes is “a missed opportunity”
Campaigners have cautiously welcomed new requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) but warn that the delivery of accessible homes must exceed the new minimum 40% threshold if the country is to come anywhere close to meeting the current high levels of demand in the future.
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£1.5m grant fund to support older carers experiencing financial hardship
Independent Age is distributing £1.5 million in funding to projects supporting carers aged over 65 who are living on a low income.
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Age UK: “Delayed discharges up nearly 70% in five years”
In a new report the charity says that: “Recent governments have taken their eye off the ball on delayed discharges – up nearly 70% in five years. At least 6.75 million bed days a year are being lost to delayed discharges costing the NHS £229 million in June alone.
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A tale of two 60s: The growing gulf between the haves and have-nots
A new Centre for Ageing Better report warns that more than one in four people in their 60s are living in financially precarious circumstances – and their numbers are set to grow significantly over the next few years.
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Housing 21 appoints next Chair
Housing 21 has announced the appointment of Jane Holbrook as the next Chair of the Board to take over when Elaine Elkington steps down as Chair in September 2026.
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Older women being shut out of starring roles in films
More of the UK’s top films from the past three years feature a lead actor called Chris than have a female lead actor over the age of 60, new analysis from the country’s first national anti-ageism campaign reveals.
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A quarter of people aged 55-64 in England are physically inactive
New research from Age UK shows that lack of confidence and self-perception are holding many 50–65 year-olds back from group activities and team sports.
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Ageing Better: Government should aim higher on accessible homes minimum targets
Analysis carried out by the Centre for Ageing Better last year revealed the enormous shortfall across the country in accessible housing which means that 12 million people do not have their accessibility needs met by the property they live in.