By Nick Gulliver,
Director of Advocacy, Economics of Mutuality Alliance Our recent Business vs. Loneliness report, published with The University of Manchester, reveals an insight that may surprise some. Based on a survey of 10,000 people across 5 countries, we found that loneliness decreases steadily with age. 29% of Gen Z reported feeling lonely, compared to 14% of Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation. We observed that, whilst loneliness is an issue across all generations

The importance of addressing ageism As a Community Housing Manager bids farewell at one of our recently introduced ‘Keeping in Touch’ visits, the customer asked if they could pass their contact to one of their neighbours. “Of course. Better still, I’ll pop over now and introduce myself”. In person contact will always play an important role, for some Customers more so than others, which is why we’ve increased the number of frontline Colleagues in the past year. I see it as our

From cohousing to home extensions, how the design of our homes and communities can reconnect families and build support networks. by Sam...

About the Film and TV Charity The Film and TV Charity exists to support everyone working behind-the-scenes in UK film, TV and cinema,...

I’m coming to the end of a two month Churchill Fellowship  journey through California and Oregon to explore how communal-oriented housing...

“In my experience,” says Lord Syed Kamall, “the most cohesive communities are the ones that involve people of all ages. Whether it’s a...

THE change in his elderly patient, says GP Dr Adrian Hayter, is remarkable. “She’s been living with gradual dementia for the past five...

“I DO find it curious,” says MP Sir Roger Gale, “when people write to me asking ‘can’t you get the retirement age lowered to 60?’ I...

Without that intergenerational discussion, the shock of sudden wealth combined with financial illiteracy and a lack of planning means...

SAMI Gichki is not exactly your typical 21-year-old. Not many people his age are a chair, trustee or ambassador for one charitable...

In today's rapidly evolving world, the importance of a diverse workforce is more evident than ever. Among the various facets of...

Make is an architecture practice working across many different sectors, from commercial offices and residential developments to heritage...

My role at Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is Head of Partnerships and Funding. It’s a varied role which includes bringing in external...

Sarah Mitton, Age Friendly Communities Manager at Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group      This week as...

Only two weeks ago, I was gazing at the many cookbooks on my kitchen shelf as I was waiting for an espresso to drip into a cup, when I...

The iWill Movement is all about giving power to the youth - We strive for a society where young people are able to drive and influence...

Global Intergenerational Week is 24-30 of April and so this is a good time to think about what a difference intergenerational activity...

Care England is a representative body for care providers and our members run and manage thousands of services delivering care and...

What does intergenerational connection mean to you? Intergenerational connection means the opportunity for people to engage with others...

When it comes to intergenerational thinking, HACT  is, and always has been, supporting the sector to pioneer new approaches.   We support...