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Fixing our dangerous homes “would save billions in health and social care costs”
Fixing the dangerous homes lived in by older people would directly save the NHS and the social care sector more than £1.5 billion a year while delivering billions more in health benefits, newly published research reveals. New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals how poor-quality housing is incurring huge costs and pressures…
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Fixing the generational wealth gap “a priority”, as fears grow of loss of state support in retirement
New findings from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and M&G plc have highlighted significant generational disparities in wealth accumulation, raising concerns about intergenerational fairness and the future of the “intergenerational contract”.
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Closing employment gap for older workers “would generate £9 billion a year for economy”
The Centre for Ageing Better has joined forces with other organisations to create the 50+ Employment Commitment which outlines six steps political parties should take to level the playing field for older workers.
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Retirement Income Summit planned by ILC UK
What do we need to do to ensure everyone has a decent income in retirement?
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Are YOU signed up for the Silver Marketing Association Summit 2024?
If you are involved in marketing to the over-50s, then you need to know about this year’s Silver Marketing Association Summit.
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“Listen to older voices” – poverty in later life is underestimated by the public
Almost half (49%) of the general public underestimate the scale of poverty in later life, according to new polling from financial hardship charity Independent Age.
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Older people take their demand for a Commissioner to Downing Street
Campaigners have taken their calls for the creation of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England to the heart of Westminster.
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Care & Repair Cymru launches new “Older not Colder’” service
The charity has launched a Wales-wide service aimed at reducing the impact and severity of fuel poverty on older people.
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Older people “at risk of being forced into residential care” due to adaptation delays
A new report from Age UK maintains that older people at risk of being forced into residential care due to massive delays in making adaptations to homes.
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Age UK’s “blueprint for older people” prioritises pension security and health
Age UK’s new report, drawn from nationwide polling, comes in time for the coming UK General Election. It contains 52 separate policy recommendations covering many different aspects of later life.