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Geoff Filkin

@Geoff_Filkin

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

ageing-better.org.uk
Joined October 2016
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We're delighted to announce the new @Ageing_Better strategy and four ambitious goals for a society where everyone enjoys their later life: #HealthyAgeing #FulfillingWork Safe and #AccessibleHousing #ConnectedCommunities #TransformingLaterLives @DrAnnaDixon ageing-better.org.uk/news/tr…
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We were alarmed to read that @HomeBuildersFed has raised objections against around 15 councils seeking to ensure more #accessible homes. Read our open letter. #ForAccessibleHomes #ukhousing ageing-better.org.uk/news/op…
An open letter to the Home Builders Federation

An open letter to the Home Builders Federation

An open letter to the Home Builders Federation, which has raised objections against local councils wanting to build accessible new homes.

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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 @Wiltpensionista @facilitateit melkshamnews.com/2018/08/15/…
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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-fri…
Age-friendly Communities

Age-friendly Communities

Our communities need to work for us at every age, but too often this is not the case. We want more people to live in communities where they can age well and live a good later life.

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I am very much looking forward to speaking at the @Ageing_Better Strategy Launch this evening.
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Our vision is creating a society in which everyone enjoys later life. Our Chief Executive, @DrAnnaDixon, talks about what that means: ow.ly/3LBx30lcdtP
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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
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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. @WHO #AgeFriendly #AgeingPopulation teapawt.net/i/moments/100688622510…
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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/ma…
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OUT NOW: Major new report by @Commonswomequ @UKParliament '#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 @paddythomson ow.ly/8frd30kY7oL
Poll shows UK employers unprepared for managing ageing workforce

Poll shows UK employers unprepared for managing ageing workforce

We are calling on UK employers to ensure they have more age-friendly employment policies and practices, as a survey published today suggests thousands of organisations are unprepared for an ageing...

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See the latest report by @thefabians '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-car…
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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/ho…
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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. @designcouncil @SCIE_socialcare #100YearLife #AgeingPopulation ow.ly/8nVM30kvGRq
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We're delighted that one of Ageing Better's trustees, @HelenaHerklots, is set to be new Older People's Commissioner for Wales bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-4436…
Helena Herklots new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

Helena Herklots new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

The new older people's commissioner for Wales is the head of a leading care charity.

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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-di…
Mind the digital gap

Mind the digital gap

How do we tackle digital exclusion in later life? We held a debate to discuss how society should respond to the issue of digital exclusion in later life, now and in the future.

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With @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/di…
Millions of over 55s not using internet risk being locked out of services and benefits

Millions of over 55s not using internet risk being locked out of services and benefits

Our report calls for new approaches to ‘digital inclusion’, and for business, the public sector and charities to make sure the most vulnerable don’t miss out.

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Great discussion about how we can put people at the heart of the plans for the NHS for next 20 years and make #healthageing a priority @HelenaHerklots @Ageing_Better @Number10press
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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/he…
Health warning for employers: 1 in 4 older workers with health problems considering quitting

Health warning for employers: 1 in 4 older workers with health problems considering quitting

New report finds that 1 in 4 working people aged 55 and over with a health condition are considering leaving work.

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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.’ @JYDenham @_UoW
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Looking forward to speaking today @_UoW Health and Social Care: The Challenge Facing the Central South winchester.ac.uk/news-and-ev…
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