Future of an ageing population
This report examines the implications of an ageing population in the UK, focusing on the challenges and opportunities it presents across various policy areas such as work, learning, housing, families, health, and connectivity.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | July 7, 2016 |
| Authors: | Mr Oliver Wells, Mrs Mary Sinfield OBE, Professor Alan Walker CBE, Professor James Banks, Professor Jeremy Myerson, Professor Martin Knapp, Professor Paul Boyle CBE, Professor Sarah Harper (Chair), Professor Tom Kirkwood |
| Time horizon: | 2040 |
| Geographic focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 124 |
Methods
The research method involved reviewing existing literature, commissioning new studies, and consulting with experts across various disciplines to understand the implications of the UK's ageing population.
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Key Insights
The UK's population is ageing, with the average age exceeding 40 for the first time in 2014. By 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be over 75. This demographic shift will affect society, requiring adaptations in work, care, housing, and technology. The report explores evidence on the future of an ageing population, considering the impact on working lives, lifelong learning, housing and neighbourhoods, family structures, health and care systems, and physical, social, and technological connectivity.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2016 publication year | 2040 time horizon | 2040s time horizon | English publication language | ageing population | demographic shift | family structures | health and care systems | housing demand | lifelong learning | policy adaptations | social isolation | technological connectivity | united kingdom geographic scope | working lives