The problems and strategies in the EU - UK Flashcards
What is our case study for problems and strategies in one EU country with an ageing population?
The UK.
Why does the UK have an ageing population?
Low birth rates.
Low death rates.
What factors have reduced the death rate?
Improved healthcare.
New drugs/vaccines.
Improved hygiene.
Better diet.
What factors have reduced the birth rate?
Women have careers.
People marrying later.
Children are expensive.
People are more materialistic.
By 2041, what percentage of the UK populatio could be over 65?
25%.
What happened to women’s life expectancy between 1980 and 2006?
Rose 2.6 years.
What is the current life expectancy for men?
81.5 years.
Why is the government struggling to pay the state pension?
Not enough people paying into it.
What will the retirement age be in 2046?
68.
Why is an increase in the number of EU immigrants a solution to the problems of an ageing population?
They are young.
Pay tax.
What is family tax credit?
Money to help women back into work.
Why would private pensions help?
People don’t have to rely on state pensions.
What are the 3 main issues with ageing population?
Health care.
Social services.
The pension crisis.
Why does demand for health care increase?
More illness occurs in old age.
Elderly people visit who more?
The doctors.
Hospital.
Elderly people tend to do what?
Make more hospital appointments.
Spend more time in hospital.
The government must find more money to support older people using what?
Higher taxation.
Elderly people need services like?
Nursing homes.
Day care centres.
Carers.
The special needs elderly people need do what?
Put financial pressure on a country.
Life expectancy is higher where?
In developed countries compared to developing countries.
What do people expect to do in wealthier countries?
Retire from work and have a pension for the rest of their lives.
There are more elderly people and less people working, so what must happen?
Taxes must be increased to manage the bill.
When did the state pension begin?
1908.
What was the life expectancy for men and the retirement age in 1908?
Retirement - 65.
Life expectancy - 67.
Child benefits given to couples who only…
Earn less than 50,000 per couple.
What was given to low income families?
Family tax credit.
Paternity was given for how long?
Fathers off for 2 weeks.
Increased what…
Maternity leave.
What was free for children?
3 free nursery sessions for children over 3.
What was encouraged by the government?
More flexible working hours.
Women should not be what at work?
Discriminated against for having children.
What does wrap around care at school encourage?
Women to work and have more children.
What are really the only solutions to the problems of an ageing population?
Increase taxes. Increase retirement age. Test pensions. Encourage migration. Increase number of homes for the elderly.
