The latest news
Here is a selection of the latest news from the Age Action Alliance and its members. Earlier stories are available by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Almost 40,000 older private renters “pulled into poverty” by inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates
New research from Independent Age shows that 37,900 older private renters would be pulled out of poverty if Local Housing Allowance (LHA) matched actual rents.
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Age UK: “Millions in midlife put off exercise for life by school PE lessons”
A new campaign from Age UK is calling on the nation to “Act Now, Age Better”
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St Monica Trust completes The Chocolate Quarter
The St Monica Trust has officially opened Millstream, a new 44 apartment development offering independent living for older people at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham.
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A decade of life and two of healthy life expectancy: how much living in the right areas of the UK now means
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released 15 April reveals stark gaps in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest in England and Wales.
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New research reveals “widespread, normalised ageism” across London
Research conducted by Age UK London involving more than 1,300 older Londoners has revealed the scale, complexity, and emotional impact of ageism across the capital for the first time.
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Age UK London launches manifesto ahead of upcoming council elections
The manifesto sets out the charity’s priorities and the practical steps they believe can help drive meaningful change to make London a better place for all older Londoners.
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Age UK: 470k single women pensioners missing out on vital Pension Credit
New analysis shows that, while the numbers of female pensioners in the UK have fallen by 740,000 since 2010-11 because of the rise in State Pension Age, the numbers of women living in poverty have stayed steady at 1.1 million. Almost half of these would be entitled to Pension Credit if they claimed.
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40% of older people putting hygiene and health at risk by cutting back on water use
Around a third of people in England and Wales who are cutting back on their water usage because of cost say it is negatively affecting their health (33%) and personal hygiene (31%).
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Charity welcomes review of how older victims are treated – but urges action
The charity Hourglass, which campaigns against elder abuse, has welcomed a new inspection by His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) – but is also warning about court delays.
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Independent Age calls for energy efficiency improvements for older private renters
Independent Age has called on the UK Government to ensure that plans to raise the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS) benefit tenants in later life.
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The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline
The stark figures show new record lows for healthy life expectancy and a widening gap between rich and poor places.
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Older people urged to check their finances after cold spell
Following the recent cold weather, Age UK is reminding older people to check their finances and make sure they are receiving all the financial help they’re entitled to.
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