Ageing of Great Britain: Grey Nightmare or Agenda for a Silver Age?

The Government has ignored or neglected the 'car-crashes ahead' in Great Britain, such as Health & Social Care services, pensions system, and housing provision. However, Martin Slattery seeks to show there is a 'silver side' to this Age Revolution, with the potential for a New Age manifesto to propel Ageing up the political agenda, create a new Intergenerational Social Contract, and force the government to plan ahead for the 100 Year Life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2019
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Despite numerous warnings from official reports, the Government has ignored or neglected the 'car-crashes ahead. Our Health & Social Care services, our pensions system, and our housing provision are all in crisis, while almost every family now faces the dilemma of ageing parents and boomerang children unable to leave home. Yet, it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. In this detailed new book, Martin Slattery seeks to show there is a 'silver side' to this Age Revolution; the potential for a New Age manifesto that might propel Ageing up the political agenda, create a new Intergenerational Social Contract, and force the government to plan ahead for the 100-Year Life now facing over a third of all children born today. If the Japanese, Scandinavians, and Bolivians can do it, why not Great Britain? We owe that to our children and to the generations ahead.

The population of Great Britain is ageing rapidly, with the number of people aged 65 and over expected to reach 16 million by 2030. This ageing population presents a range of challenges for the country, including an increased demand for healthcare and social care services, a shrinking workforce, and financial pressures on the government.

Despite these challenges, the Government has failed to address the ageing population adequately. Official reports have warned of the impending 'car-crash ahead', but the Government has ignored or neglected these warnings. Our Health & Social Care services are in crisis, with long waiting lists for healthcare and a shortage of trained staff. Our pensions system is also in crisis, with many people facing poverty in retirement. Our housing provision is also in crisis, with a shortage of affordable housing for older people.

In addition to these challenges, almost every family now faces the dilemma of ageing parents and boomerang children unable to leave home. This has led to a rise in the number of older people living alone, which can have negative effects on their health and well-being.

Despite these challenges, there is a 'silver side' to the ageing population. The potential for a New Age manifesto that might propel Ageing up the political agenda, create a new Intergenerational Social Contract, and force the government to plan ahead for the 100-Year Life now facing over a third of all children born today.

The Japanese, Scandinavians, and Bolivians have all successfully addressed the ageing population, and there is no reason why Great Britain cannot do the same. We need to invest in our Health & Social Care services, our pensions system, and our housing provision to ensure that older people can live healthy and fulfilling lives. We also need to address the issue of ageing parents and boomerang children to ensure that everyone can live in dignity and security.

In conclusion, the ageing population of Great Britain is a significant challenge that requires urgent action from the Government. We owe it to our children and to the generations ahead to address this issue adequately and create a better future for all.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 457 x 200 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789018196