Over the period between March and December 2020, twice as many years of life were lost in the very poorest areas of the country compared with the wealthiest.
Based on Camilla Lewis’ book COVID-19, Inequality and Older People, this policy briefing provides new insights into the challenges facing older people in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The research draws upon novel qualitative longitudinal research which recorded the experiences of a diverse group of 102 people aged 50+ from Greater Manchester, as well as 21 community organisations collected over a 12-month period during the pandemic.
COVID-19, Inequality and Older People by Camilla Lewis, Chris Phillipson, Sophie Yarker and Luciana Lang is available on the Bristol University Press website. Order here for £27.99. (Currently £13.99 in our summer sale.)
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