Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
'Many Londoners aged over 50 are 'dissatisfied'
BBC: 'Many Londoners aged over 50 are 'dissatisfied'
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London has the lowest concentration of people aged over 50 but it also has the highest levels of dissatisfaction, according to research by public sector analysts Experian.
It showed London areas have the nine lowest concentrations of people aged over 50 in England. But the capital's boroughs make up the bottom 10 in this age group's satisfaction with social cohesion.
The research for the BBC shows the capital's over-50 population fell between 1999 and 2009.
The research found Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden, Lewisham, Haringey, Lambeth, Islington, Newham, Southwark, Hackney and Tower Hamlets made up the bottom 10 areas in England for people not satisfied with community cohesion, where this age group replied negatively to the question: "Do neighbours look out for each other?"
Gordon Deuchars, from Age Concern London, said: "Living in a fast moving and anonymous city can be tough on all of us but it can be especially alienating for London's 890,000 older people.
"Maintaining a sense of community is extremely important and we are really concerned that local spending cuts may mean community centres and local groups, which are a real life-line for older Londoners, could be forced to close."
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Note; research appears not to be available to the public via Experian . As the BBC has commissioned this research we have to rely on their interpretation of the Experian data.
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London has the lowest concentration of people aged over 50 but it also has the highest levels of dissatisfaction, according to research by public sector analysts Experian.
It showed London areas have the nine lowest concentrations of people aged over 50 in England. But the capital's boroughs make up the bottom 10 in this age group's satisfaction with social cohesion.
The research for the BBC shows the capital's over-50 population fell between 1999 and 2009.
The research found Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden, Lewisham, Haringey, Lambeth, Islington, Newham, Southwark, Hackney and Tower Hamlets made up the bottom 10 areas in England for people not satisfied with community cohesion, where this age group replied negatively to the question: "Do neighbours look out for each other?"
Gordon Deuchars, from Age Concern London, said: "Living in a fast moving and anonymous city can be tough on all of us but it can be especially alienating for London's 890,000 older people.
"Maintaining a sense of community is extremely important and we are really concerned that local spending cuts may mean community centres and local groups, which are a real life-line for older Londoners, could be forced to close."
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Note; research appears not to be available to the public via Experian . As the BBC has commissioned this research we have to rely on their interpretation of the Experian data.
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Permalink Reply by Old-Age-Emporium(OAE) on
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'Many Londoners aged over 50 are 'dissatisfied'
Yep, I sometimes get pissed off that I'm not 21. Then I realise I'd have to work till I'm 107, or be forced by the Tories to become a Wightman litter 'volunteer' on a 60-hour week.
A 50+++ Satisfied Citizen
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Permalink Reply by matt on
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My experience of 'community' related groups/meetings which are involved with issues that could come under that rather wide ranging term of 'socal cohesion' is there's always folk over 50 involved. And I doubt that's special to Harringay as opposed to Haringey. The BBC/Experian should publish this research so it can be assessed by others.
However, if more elderly have moved out of London over the last 10 years is that significant or par for the course of wanting a quieter life. And who's to say this hasn't been the trend for decades?
Personally, at times I like the idea of growing old in London; good public transport, walk to the shops, free museums, etc. Other times not so sure!
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Permalink Reply by RuthE on
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I agree Matt, the idea of growing old in London seems better than growing old in the country where you may need to rely on a car to get to your nearest supermarket, doctors, hospital etc. We have lots of services available on our doorstep including plenty of parks to choose from and pubs (and betting offices). I suppose now with the internet you can do a lot without having to leave the house which is good thing, cos its probably best for those over 55 to stay in doors.
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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its probably best for those over 55 to stay in doors
How presumptious and condecending :-)
If I stayed indoors I would never speak to anyone, ever.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on
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Your cooking that bad, is it?
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In general, are Londoners under 50 " satisfied " ?. If not, the conclusions of this report are meaningless.
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BBC article is brief but research looks into support services for that age group, whether they are effective etc, so it's nothing to do with the under 50s.
You always lived in London John since retirement?
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