People in their 50s and 60s could be poorer when they retire due to coronavirus
The Daily Mirror quotes Ros in its article exploring whether people in their 50s and 60s will be poorer in retirement as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
The Social Distancing Awards 2020: The Wellesley Grove Journal
Ros is featured by Money Marketing magazine in a Ken Pyne cartoon commenting that, in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Bank of England has not just found a magic money tree, but a whole magic money forest! ( link to pdf )
Crisis in Care Homes
Ros is quoted in the Sunday Express newspaper commenting on the crisis in care homes and the high death toll that Covid-19 has taken on the elderly residents and staff.
Will ageism get worse in the post-pandemic workplace?
The Financial Times explores the impact of the coronavirus crisis on older people and age discrimination, especially in the workplace with Ros expressing fears that older people will lose out significantly.
Jewish Care says 68 residents beat virus
The performance of Jewish care homes is highlighted by the Jewish News, with Ros quoted commending the way the charity homes have looked after residents in such difficult circumstances. ( link to pdf )
Will the state pension triple lock be scrapped to help pay for the government’s coronavirus spending?
Which? Consumer magazine published an article exploring the cost of the triple lock on State Pensions and whether it will be abandoned to pay for corona virus crisis. ( link to pdf )
Peer: Continued lockdown for elderly ‘patronising and insulting’
Ros was interviewed by Julia Hartley-Brewer on TalkRadio explaining why continuing to lockdown older people would be insulting and patronising to them, they can make their own decisions about risks. ( link to pdf )
Ministers say healthy over 70s WILL be released from lockdown with rest of UK despite scientists insisting they should stay indoors for longer – as anxiety levels surge among elderly
Ros is quoted by the Daily Mail and MailonLine calling for lockdown easing following this crisis to be applied equally to all age adults with no ageism involved.
Lockdown rules for over-70s explained – and why they may be kept inside for longer
The Daily Mirror quotes Ros in its article that tries to unravel the confusion surrounding what over 70s are allowed or not allowed to do during the Covid-19 crisis.
Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate
The Daily Mail and MailonLine highlight Ros’ warnings that many of the healthy older people have told her they would revolt against being forced to stay inside if restrictions are eased for younger people. ( link to pdf )