Britain is one of the most age-segregated countries in the world, according to its new report, ‘Together in the 2020s’.
The report features 20 recommendations compiled by 25 national and local organisations.
It calls for the development of 1,000 centres for all ages by 2030 as places to mix and share activities and experiences.
Contributors include representatives from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Local Government Association, Nesta, Youth Sport Trust, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Centre for Ageing Better, Care England, Anchor Hanover and Grandparents Plus.
Recommendations include:
The report also highlights the growth of projects bringing different generations together to mix and share activities and experiences in 2019.
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