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New Private Members’ Bills are a step forward for older workers’ rights

The recently passed Flexible Working Act and Carer’s Leave Act are both a real win for employees, especially those with caring responsibilities or health conditions.

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New image library collection showcases contributions of older volunteers to NHS

Older volunteers in healthcare settings across the UK play a vital role in supporting medical staff and supporting patients and their families.

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Ageing Better responds to new report warning one in five people in England will have a major illness by 2040

The number of people in ill health will rise by 37 per cent over the next two decades according to a new Health Foundation report.

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The UK is playing catch-up in harnessing the power of older workers

A new report shows that the UK is lagging behind many countries when it comes to inclusion of older workers into the labour market.

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Four key takeaways from the British Society of Gerontology’s annual conference

This year’s annual conference of the British Society of Gerontology highlighted the importance of understanding how issues including COVID-19 and climate change impact older people.

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New parliamentary report calls for new national employer scheme to champion older workers

More focus should be given helping the over 50s find and stay in work, says Work and Pensions Select Committee report.

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Older workers still locked out from employment three years on from pandemic

The latest ONS Labour Market statistics show that employment rates for 50-64 year olds continue to lag behind the levels they were before the pandemic.

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The silver lining to ageist conversation about candidates being too old to be president

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite says the acknowledgement of age bias by those who express the prejudice most stridently is a sign of progress.

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Latest research from others

instituteofhealthequity.org
8 Jan 2024
Health inequalities, lives cut short
dx.doi.org
22 Nov 2023
Key pointsIt has been known that work engagement increases with age and that age modifies the relationship between various job-related psychological factors and
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
1 Feb 2024
This report explores the attitudes, behaviours and experiences of low earners relating to workplace pensions

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