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People in the north of England are living in poorer health and dying younger

19-Nov-2023

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The gap in life expectancy is widening, with life expectancy rising in the south-east and falling in the north-east.

Older people in the north of England are more likely to be in poor health and to live in non-decent homes.

“How ageing can be a very different experience based on wide disparities including wealth, working conditions, public transport, high-speed internet and educational and lifestyle factors," - centre’s chief executive, Carole Easton.

Employment rates for older people in the north-east are much lower than for those in the south-east.

People aged 65 years in the most deprived areas have twice as many years of ill-health compared to those in the least deprived areas.

Number of pensioners living in poverty has steadily increased since 2012.

The report calls for the appointment of a commissioner for older people and ageing in England.

Ageing report published by the campaign group Centre for Ageing Better.

New report exposes shocking inequalities in health, wealth, & opportunity facing older people in England

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Carole Easton

Chief Executive at Centre for Ageing Better

Centre for Ageing Better

Centre for Ageing Better helps people have a better later life by understanding what works and by making change happen

People in the north of England are living in poorer health and dying younger