The latest Centre for Ageing Better newsletter was published on 14th July. Read the highlights here.
Ageing Better CEO to advise the Poverty Strategy Commission
More than 15% of people over 65 are now living in relative poverty. Carole Easton has been appointed as an Advisory Member of the Poverty Strategy Commission, formed to develop a strategy for tackling poverty in the UK.
The world of work is failing older workers ahead of retirement
Evidence Officer, Amy McSweeney, looks at how older workers and jobseekers are being affected by the raising of the state pension age.
New images of older people
photos have been added to their ‘Picture Yourself Active’ collection, depicting older and Disabled people in non-stereotypical, positive and authentic ways. The images are available for download and free to use. You can also read a new case study from Dave who was photographed as part of this project.