Ageist Sidelining of Older Workers is a "Criminal Waste" @TAEN_UK

A new survey has found that 56 per cent of employers do not look to recruit workers aged over 50, despite two-thirds agreeing that older workers make an important contribution to their businesses. A total of 500 UK business leaders were questioned for a YouGov poll, carried out as part of the Astellas Innovation Debate on ageing at London’s Royal Institution, taking place today, Tuesday 19th November. Responding to the survey’s findings, Professor Tom Kirkwood, Associate Dean for Ageing at Newcastle University, and one of the debate’s panellists, said the over-50s were being sidelined in a “criminal waste” of knowledge…

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'Safe staffing' order for hospitals @age_uk

Every hospital in England will soon have to set safe staffing levels on wards, the Department of Health has announced. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons}   The move, which will come into effect...

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Green Deal is failing older people, new figures show @age_uk

There is a profound lack of interest in the Green Deal with only 219 households having completed work under the flagship scheme since launch, according to new Government figures published today. Ne...

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4 million elderly think UK has become alien nation for them @myageingparent

Barclays research has found that 40% of over-65s say that they don't feel at home in their own country as the UK is becoming a playground for the young Also, nearly half of all respondents (49%) feel that the current … Continue reading →

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10-minute appointment rule scrapped @myageingparent

GP consultations will no longer have to last a minimum of 10 minutes, giving doctors greater flexibility over how they organise their appointments. Revealed by the BBC, it is one of a number of… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico

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Older people deserve better care in hospitals and care homes @age_uk

This blog was contributed by Dianne Jeffrey, Chairman of Age UK and Co-chair of the Dignity Commission. I have always been clear that dignity and compassion must be at the heart of our health and care system. This is why, … Continue reading →

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10-minute appointment rule scrapped @age_uk

GP consultations will no longer have to last a minimum of 10 minutes, giving doctors greater flexibility over how they organise their appointments. Revealed by the BBC, it is one of a number of...

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