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Looking younger on the outside, dying on the inside – Baby Boomers have longer but less healthy lives than their parents

Figures from the Office for National Statistics predict that by 2039, 30% of the UK population will be aged over 60. Whilst our life expectancy continues to rise (an average of 81 years old), our healthy life expectancy has not risen as quickly (65 years old). In light of this, new research from leading nutrition charity the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) has explored how we feel about...

Free training to help businesses get the age right

Free training workshops are now available for Plymouth businesses that sell age restricted products and services.

The Council’s Public Protection Service is offering training to proprietors of corner shops, sunbed salons, newsagents, supermarkets, off-licences, public houses, amusement arcades and tattoo parlours – anyone who needs practical tips on how to prevent underage sales and to...

Young people can be fostered for longer

The government has announced that children in care will be able to stay with foster families until they turn 21.

Young people in care will still be able stay with foster families after they turn 18, following a new legal duty for councils to provide support.

£40 million over the next three years has been set aside to help local authorities provide the required financial support...