Age UK statement on ONS ageing population statistics

8 June 2010

Commenting on the latest statistics from the ONS on Britain’s ageing population Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director at Age UK, said:

"The fact that there are growing numbers of people in later life is a cause for real celebration. However, the growth of an older population will mean significant challenges for policy makers in terms of funding and investing in the sort of services which an ageing society will rely on.

“We recognise the urgency of cutting the budget deficit and the likelihood of spending cuts across public services, however the axe must not fall on entitlements and services that people in later life rely on most. There is no excuse for not planning ahead to ensure that health, care, pensions and other services are able to meet the needs of an ageing population.

“It is also essential that medical research continues to receive funding or we will pay the price in generations to come.”

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