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Overview of the characteristics of the population aged 65 years and over in 2021 including legal partnership status, living arrangements , ethnicity, religion, health, disability and caring status, and main changes since 2011.
This paper examines the effectiveness of the Old Age Allowance and what it means for those receiving it
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) position statement on nutrition and older adults living in the community.
An annual publication providing statistical information on the labour market position of people aged 50 and over up to June 2013.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Data on the real-world efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Statistics on the economic labour market status of individuals aged 50 and over, trends over time.
Evidence review showing that changing some behaviours in midlife can reduce the chances of getting dementia in older age.
People in the oldest age groups in the UK (90 to 104 and 105 and over) by sex and age, and comparisons of the oldest populations in the 4 constituent countries of the UK.
A survey of older people asking for their views on issues that arise from people living longer.
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
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