Banning Age Discrimination: consultation launched
29 June 2009 11:33 - Cabinet Office (National) The Government Equalities Office (GEO) today outlined further proposals for a new legal ban on harmful age discrimination, which will make sure older people do not face...
We've launched the North West Regional Framework for Ageing
The North West Regional Framework for Ageing was formally launched on 24 April, at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton.At the event, attended by key influencers, policy and decision makers across the public, private and voluntary...
Employment of the older generation
Describes recent trends in the characteristics and labour market participation of older workers.Author Kamran KhanEconomic and Labour Market Review vol3, no4, pages 30-36 ...
Life begins at 60 for the silver entrepreneurs - by Kathryn Hopkins
Kathryn Hopkins looks at how older people are shunning retirement and starting up businesses Kathryn Hopkins The Observer, Sunday 7 June 2009 'I would never think of retiring," says Camille Ortega McLean, who starte...
Three cheers for a Bill of Rights - by Joan Bakewell
Three cheers for a Bill of rights for the old, gay, disabled, female and taken-for-granted... by Joan BakewellWe have seen times and the law change attitudes. The new Equality Bill is the next step Some people just...
Regional Framework for Ageing Launched by 5050vision
PRESS RELEASE 24 April 2009NORTH WEST ACTS TO DEFUSE DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMBEngland's Northwest today (24 April 2009) launched a bold new strategy to ‘age-proof' its future - encouraging the abolition of the retiremen...