More action needs to be taken to prepare people for an active life when they retire, says Department for Work and Pensions

Minister of state for pensions Rosie Winterton, said: "Young people should start to think about what kind of life they want to lead when they are older and what they can do now to prepare for it."

In a new strategy, the Government is planning to devise volunteering and further education schemes for older people following their retirement to improve their wellbeing.