Long Term Care
Aviva launches 'Mid-Life MOT' for employees over 45s
Over-45s are the fastest growing population of workers in the UK
VitalityLife enhances serious illness cover
'World-first solution' to protect against rising costs of later life
The conversation gap
We need an environment of transparency and openness, argues Helen Dick of Scottish Widows
Government funds scheme to 'revolutionise UK healthcare'
Winners of government-led competitions to receive financial support across UK
Life expectancy improvements grind to a halt - ONS
Record numbers of people aged 90 plus
Sandwich generation in UK spread too thinly - LV=
Those caring for children and older relatives are under financial strain, research finds
Govt floats auto-enrolment funding approach to social care
Proposals to be outlined in upcoming green paper
People living longer but in poorer health - Public Health England
'Health Profile for England' report finds UK women's health worse than other parts of Europe
More than 35 million UK people lack financial safety net - Aegon
36% of UK households have no savings whatsoever
CIExpert on Guardian FS launch
'Guardian's full-scale entry is bound to shake up the market,' says CIExpert
Govt 'care ISA' proposal snubbed by experts
Government considering introduction of inheritance tax (IHT) exempt 'care ISA' to tackle the social care crisis
'Purple Tuesday' promoting disabled shopping access open to adviser firms
Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer all involved on Tuesday 13th November - financial advisers can participate too
Government must 'adapt' to support ageing population - ONS
Half of baby girls born in 2066 are expected to live to 100, says ONS Living Longer report
Increasing life expectancy rate has been slowing down - ONS
Mortality rates for those aged 90 years and over have not improved since 2011 due to dementia
70% of doctors 'unsure' of Jeremy Hunt replacement - doctors.net.uk
Survey explores what doctors think the NHS should be best known for at 70
The challenges of navigating the NHS
RedArc's Christine Husbands highlights the extra support available to policyholders relying on the National Health Service at times of need
Two-in-five renters reckon they will not own a home by 70 - Aegon
Getting a foot on the housing ladder later, higher house prices and ability to borrow for longer forcing people to pay mortgage into retirement years
Two-in-five UK employees happy to work into old age - Canada Life
Almost half of employees believe flexible working and part-time opportunities are important to support an older workforce
One in four people expect to work till they are 70 - Aegon
A fifth of working-age UK adults expect to be financially supporting a family
MPs call for non-profit insurance 'premium' to fund social care
Housing, Communities and Local Government and Health and Social Care Committees' joint report suggests 'Social Care Premium' as a sustainable funding solution
Dr Mitesh Patel: Dying with dignity
Early conversations about end-of-life care are crucial to ensure individuals living longer can make their own decisions, however right-to-die approaches vary all over the world
COVER Protection and Health Summit returns for 2018
Our industry conference comes to The Hilton Bankside, London, on Thursday 4 October
Vitality enters long-term savings market
VitalityInvest designed to cater for people living longer but not saving enough
£500,000 govt funding for social care 'Action Plan'
'Carers Action Plan' launched by UK government to help carers - one-in-10 adults
