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Geoff Filkin

@geoff_filkin

Lord Filkin CBE, Former Chair of Centre for Ageing Better @Ageing_Better

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With Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures today showing 4.8 million people over the age of 55 are not online, our report calls for new approaches to ‘digital inclusion’. #DigitalAge ageing-better.org.uk/news/digital-a…

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How do you think we should respond to the issue of #DigitalExclusion in later life? We'll be debating on Wednesday, 13 June ageing-better.org.uk/mind-digital-g…

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We're delighted that one of Ageing Better's trustees, Helena Herklots, is set to be new Older People's Commissioner for Wales bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

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OUT NOW: The 100-year life... Co-producing housing, planning and design solutions with older people can support us to live independently in our own homes for longer – and generate new markets. Design Council SCIE #100YearLife #AgeingPopulation ow.ly/8nVM30kvGRq

OUT NOW: The 100-year life... Co-producing housing, planning and design solutions with older people can support us to live independently in our own homes for longer – and generate new markets. <a href="/designcouncil/">Design Council</a> <a href="/SCIE_socialcare/">SCIE</a> #100YearLife #AgeingPopulation ow.ly/8nVM30kvGRq
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People are delaying making vital changes to their homes because they associate the equipment with vulnerability and incapacity. Ageing Better's new research looks at the personal and professional perspective on home adaptations. ageing-better.org.uk/news/homes-tha…

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See the latest report by The Fabian Society 'Take good care: improving support and #Wellbeing in #LaterLife' - read my contribution: 'Healthier and happier: longer lives are an opportunity not just a burden.' Ageing Better fabians.org.uk/take-good-care/

See the latest report by <a href="/thefabians/">The Fabian Society</a> 'Take good care: improving support and #Wellbeing in #LaterLife' - read my contribution: 'Healthier and happier:  longer lives are an opportunity not just a burden.' <a href="/Ageing_Better/">Ageing Better</a> fabians.org.uk/take-good-care/
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OUT NOW: Major new report by @Commonswomequ UK Parliament '#OlderWorkers failed by weak enforcement of age discrimination law.' Without changes to our workplaces, many more of us will face worse working lives as we age' says Patrick Thomson ow.ly/8frd30kY7oL

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Read my latest blog: 'A manifesto for better longer lives' - our ageing society is both our biggest social change and our greatest achievement. Ageing Better #AgeingPopulation ageing-better.org.uk/news/manifesto…

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An introduction to the 8 World Health Organisation domains which cities and communities can use to meet the needs of older people. World Health Organization (WHO) #AgeFriendly #AgeingPopulation x.com/i/moments/1006…

An introduction to the 8 World Health Organisation domains which cities and communities can use to meet the needs of older people. <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> #AgeFriendly #AgeingPopulation x.com/i/moments/1006…
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Our new strategy has four priority goals: 1. Healthy ageing 2. Fulfilling work 3. Safe and accessible housing 4. Connected communities Find out more: ow.ly/3LBx30lcdtP #TransformingLaterLives

Our new strategy has four priority goals:

1. Healthy ageing
2. Fulfilling work 
3. Safe and accessible housing 
4. Connected communities 

Find out more: ow.ly/3LBx30lcdtP #TransformingLaterLives
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Today, we announce the latest members of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities as #Melksham and #Banbury. Find out more about what it means to be #agefriendly ageing-better.org.uk/age-friendly-c…

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Great news that #Melksham is the first rural town to sign up to the growing UK Network of #AgeFriendly Communities. Congratulations @MelkshamCEM Brian Warwick Ange Jones melkshamnews.com/2018/08/15/its…

Great news that #Melksham is the first rural town to sign up to the growing UK Network of #AgeFriendly Communities. Congratulations @MelkshamCEM <a href="/Wiltpensionista/">Brian Warwick</a> <a href="/facilitateit/">Ange Jones</a>
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We were alarmed to read that Home Builders Federation has raised objections against around 15 councils seeking to ensure more #accessible homes. Read our open letter. #ForAccessibleHomes #ukhousing ageing-better.org.uk/news/open-lett…

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Our first speaker, Geoff Filkin, opens our seminar: ‘Local leadership is absolutely fundamental to addressing the challenges of a growing older population - in particular, by assessing and forecasting demand.’ John Denham University of Winchester

Our first speaker, <a href="/Geoff_Filkin/">Geoff Filkin</a>, opens our seminar: ‘Local leadership is absolutely fundamental to addressing the challenges of a growing older population - in particular, by assessing and forecasting demand.’ <a href="/JYDenham/">John Denham</a> <a href="/_UoW/">University of Winchester</a>
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Our new report out today finds that 1 in 4 working people aged 55 and over with a health condition are considering leaving work. #HealthAtWork ageing-better.org.uk/news/health-wa…