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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Pensioner poverty “could almost double in next 15 years”
New research from Independent Age, the national charity supporting older people in financial hardship, projects a dramatic surge in poverty in later life by 2040 if current trends and policies remain the same.
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Older people in Leeds set out the changes they want to election candidates
Ahead of the General Election in July, Leeds Older People’s Forum and Age UK Leeds, as the two leading local charities in the City working for older people, have set out the changes they want politicians to act upon in order to improve the lives of older people in the City.
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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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Could AI play a role in tackling later life loneliness?
AI is already playing a big part in our lives, and the trajectory is only going upwards. So how can the technology improve the lives of older people – particularly those living alone?
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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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Transport emerges as key issue for older Londoners ahead of Mayoral Election
According to a new Age UK London poll of Londoners aged 50 and above, 50% of respondents identified transport issues as their primary concern and would like to see this as a focus for the new Mayor.
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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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