📢Read our new report addressing some of the gaps in knowledge on Black, Asian and minority ethnic people living with #dementia. raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-and-car…

1/ James Cockett and I regularly update these #WFH charts using Office for National Statistics (ONS) labour force survey data. I've no idea when it will settle. The end of these charts look like frayed knots. Firstly #WFH by broad occupation (in CIPD lovely new brand colours)

On the 75th anniversary of #Windrush, Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, considers the past, present and future of the Windrush Generation, recognising their enormous contribution to our society: bit.ly/3CFh1Iq #Windrush75

Thank you to Age UK (now @age_uk) for inviting me & Patrick Vernon to discuss the affects the windrush community elders face from the 'hostile environment' scandal. Windrush Lives WindrushJusticeClinic Windrush National Organisation WNO. W.Movement UK

🔺 Around 1 in 5 people were living in poverty between 2021/22. 📊 Some local authorities had as many as 4 in 10 children living in poverty. 🏠 Around 1/4 of adults were in poverty in the North East, London & West Midlands. 🗣️ This level of hardship can't be ignored. (2/5)

With Age UK, we are researching essential skills and older people. We’d like to speak to learners aged 55+ who have improved their literacy, numeracy, language or digital skills. Do you know any learners who would like to take part? Get in touch. ⤵️ forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

We're looking for a research officer to join our team at Age UK, using data, statistics and visualisations to further our work supporting older people. Applications open until 3rd June, apply here: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/ageuk/res…

Are you early in your research career and looking for an interesting new job? Have a look at our job advert - we'd love to see your application. Any questions, do get in touch

We've got a job going in our Policy team working on Poverty, Income & Work issues, please take a look. It promises to be interesting, rewarding and fun! ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/…

And like buses... the second Policy job going is for a Communities policy manager. A chance to set Age UK's agenda on local issues ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/…

If a pensioner is entitled to Pension Credit but does not claim it, then they will tend to have a low income. For this reason, the WFP change hits poorer families hardest: pensioners in the bottom 5th of the income distribution will lose 1.2% of their income on average.

We've just passed 500,000 signatures on our petition. That's over half a million of you who have joined us in fighting for the Winter Fuel Payment. By sharing with your friends and family, you can help us keep pushing against this decision 👉 bit.ly/3MGg1ZP

New Age UK analysis shows 2.5 million older people on low incomes - a higher number than first estimated - are set to lose their Winter Fuel Payment and will struggle without it. Read Age UK’s full story here rb.gy/ef2ook

The government knew 83% (2.6m) over-80s, 780,000 poorest pensioners and 1.6m disabled pensioners would not be protected when it scrapped Winter Fuel Payment, FOI reveals bit.ly/3XGIRzy

Some pensioners are pretty well off. But how many can afford to lose the winter fuel payment? bit.ly/3AXZ0ri

The UK population (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) at mid-year 2023 was estimated to be 68.3 million, an increase of 1.0% since mid-2022. Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

The ASA is exploring how older people are portrayed in ads and whether more protection is needed. Research is underway, and findings will be published in 2025. Learn more about this important project here: asa.org.uk/news/looking-i…

Interesting to read Caroline Criado Perez's position on assisted dying. She ends with a call to support Age UK's work, acknowledging the many gender inequalities throughout life which can lead to older women needing support

Dr Aisha Islam & Dr Ifeoma Offiah presented the health-related findings of Age UK's latest report, Older Women in the UK, covering barriers for older women across areas of society. 💙Rachael Maskell MP MP, chaired the meeting with discussion from fellow Parliamentarians & observers

Read Age UK's reaction to he Prime Minister’s comments on Winter Fuel Payment in PMQs bit.ly/435b59U