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14/03/2013
Peers Warn UK 'Woefully Underprepared' For Aging Population
A Lords committee has warned that "the gift of longer life" could lead to "a series of crises" in public service provision, saying the UK is "woefully underprepared" for the social and economic challenges presented by an ageing society.
In order to "sustain a good quality of life" as people age, big changes in pensions, health care and employment practices were needed, the Peers have said.
Figures from the Office for National Statistic have forecast a 50% rise in the number of over-65s and a doubling in over-85s between 2010 and 2030, the Lords committee on public service and demographic highlighted.
The government said supporting people in later life was a priority.
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In order to "sustain a good quality of life" as people age, big changes in pensions, health care and employment practices were needed, the Peers have said.
Figures from the Office for National Statistic have forecast a 50% rise in the number of over-65s and a doubling in over-85s between 2010 and 2030, the Lords committee on public service and demographic highlighted.
The government said supporting people in later life was a priority.
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