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New pilot project to support West Midlands workers at risk of redundancy

The Centre for Ageing Better’s project, funded by Barclays, will test new ways to retrain and reskill older workers at risk of redundancy.

We cannot allow the inequalities of 2020 to become entrenched in later life

Longer working lives can benefit our individual finances and the economy – but Coronavirus risks setting back the progress we've made.

Flexible working crucial to supporting older workers and boosting the COVID-19 recovery

We've launched a new toolkit for employers on the steps they can take to introduce and manage flexible working in their workplaces.

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Our country wastes a huge amount of talent, skills and experience by denying older workers the chance to stay in jobs or find new ones.

COVID-19 risks triggering long term unemployment crisis for older workers

A new report from Ageing Better and the Learning and Work Institute shows that the number of older workers on unemployment benefits has doubled as a result of the pandemic.

Carers' leave could be life-changing for millions

2.8 million more workers have become unpaid carers since the start of the crisis. They need more support to juggle caring and work.

Is now the time to start hiring older workers?

The devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the economy may have a silver lining for older workers’ job prospects.

Simon's Voice - Shielding during COVID-19

Simon, who is a train driver, fell into the government's shielding category at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown leading to his organisation putting him onto the furlough scheme.

Age-friendly employers infographics

Work is important financially and is also a major source of social connections. Good quality, fulfilling work is important financially, gives people a sense of purpose and is a major source of social connections.