Lauren Davies

Enthusiastically Scottish person. Campaigns and Comms Officer @Ageing_Better. All views my own.

[Lauren Davies @LDCampaigns]

As a currently housebound disabled person who has had to let go of my career trajectory in order to stay well enough to work AT ALL, I'm devastated. I need SUPPORT to stay in work, not punishment. All evidence shows the latter doesn’t work anyway.

[Frances Ryan @DrFrancesRyan]

One reason “get to work” policies are so cruel for disabled people is that losing their career was devastating. Sitting on the sofa is nice for a weekend but less so if you’re doing it for thirty years and in pain. Being told you “don’t want it enough” is psychologically brutal.

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

On Wednesday, our Chief Executive, Carole Easton is speaking at the Homes UK and Unlock Net Zero Live.

Sign up here: https://t.co/1xIxYm0C4u

[THIIS Magazine @wwwthiiscouk]

Half a century of progress in reducing levels of pensioner poverty is under significant threat of reversal, the @Ageing_Better’s State of Ageing report reveals today. Read here: https://t.co/uZrcvq9y7L

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

We're delighted to announce that our flagship report: The State of Ageing 2023-24, is released today. 🎉

This the most detailed, most up-to-date, most wide-ranging report about ageing of its kind: https://t.co/fSiKEapDgP

[Anna Clarke @AnnaClarke_____]

This is important when trying to get people to make changes to retrofit their homes - money is useful, but the hassle and difficulty of getting work done is often a bigger barrier. There's a real role for local government here surely?

[Lauren Davies @LDCampaigns]

@tedrockshow Hiya pal, gonna please play System of a Down Sugar and/or literally anything Pantera.

Maybe some The Distillers Bleeding Heart 💓 In fact that more than anything!!

[Lauren Davies @LDCampaigns]

@tedrockshow Give it away

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

"Independence, confidence, being able to move around without fear.”

Everyone, no matter their age or ability deserves a home that meets their basic needs.

What does an accessible home mean to you? #ForAccessibleHomes

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

We're calling on the government to implement eagerly-awaited improvements to building regulations as soon as possible.

Building more accessible homes would have a vast positive social and financial impact. #ForAccessibleHomes

https://t.co/eIKVClB5pB

[Lauren Davies @LDCampaigns]

With @trussliz officially becoming PM today, here are some of the key challenges and opportunities facing older people that we hope to hear addressed in the coming months.

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

With Liz Truss announced as the next Prime Minister, we ask why we've heard very little during the leadership race about how the government will tackle issues affecting older people

https://t.co/MERjLJA6Vn

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

ICYMI: Our Deputy Director for Homes @holly_holder_ was on R4 Money Box this weekend.

Listen to her (at 13:30) making the case that older people will be among the most impacted by the huge increase in the cost of energy.

https://t.co/Z7gcZya6rg

[electionmapsuk @electionmapsuk]

Here's how the polls have changed during Boris Johnson's Premiership:

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is Zugzwang [tzoog-tzwung]: a situation in chess (and life) in which a move must be made, but each possible one will make the situation worse.

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Following campaigning from @Ageing_Better and partners, the government has announced plans requiring all new homes to have entrance level step-free access and other accessibility features as a minimum requirement! 🥳

Read more:

https://t.co/wmbqJYCsXO

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Only 9% of homes in England contain all four features that would make them visitable for everyone.

We want to work with policymakers, local authorities and homebuilders to ensure that all new homes are built to better meet the needs of current and future generations.

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

The day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people to drive positive change.

Here’s why it's more important than ever to listen to and celebrate older LGBT+ voices. 🧵

[Britain Elects @BritainElects]

Keep an eye on our council election cheat sheet as the results roll in.

See how the wards up today last voted in 2015 through to 2021.
https://t.co/oOHAwpUXrt

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

At @Ageing_Better, we want more people to live in homes that support their health and wellbeing across their lives.🏘️

To the nearest million, how many people in England are estimated to be living in homes that don't meet the government's most basic standard of decency?

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

This is particularly sad news at a time of high levels of poverty amongst older people, greater housing hardship, and increasing inequalities.

Practical housing help for those living in poor or unsuitable homes is needed more than ever.

[Lauren Davies @LDCampaigns]

Majority of Britons want a conversion therapy ban that also includes protections for the trans community, according to an extensive YouGov poll.

https://t.co/cjBJggChee

[YouGov @YouGov]

The govt may have decided that sexual orientation / gender identity Conversion Therapy should be treated separately, but the public does not: Britons want to see both banned

Support ban on sexual orientation CT: 65%
Support ban on gender identity CT: 62%

https://t.co/zAQb7yKygd