News archive
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“Older renters at risk of being left behind”
Older private renters in England are at risk of being left behind, says Independent Age, the charity supporting older people in financial hardship, and their new report report urges Government to learn from the rest of the world.
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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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The causes and impact of poor housing
Care & Repair Cymru’s new report highlights the serious consequences of disrepair in Wales, and concludes that tackling wear and tear leads to better health and wellbeing outcomes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.