Stories and Case Studies

Take a Seat initiatives tackle a wide range of issues from accessibility to social connection and health – one seat at a time.

We recently spoke to Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team about how their pilot project the Adults Employment Hub has been supporting older jobseekers in the area.

This case study explores how Hyde’s commitment to age inclusion, reinforced through the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, is helping colleagues aged 50 and over feel valued, supported and able to thrive at work, while strengthening the organisation as a whole.

Beulah lives near her big family in Folkestone. She received grants from the government to improve her home, which have completely transformed her daily routine and quality of life.

This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.

Making shopping centres more age-friendly by making it easier and safer to shop independently and engage with the local community can benefit a range of people not just older people. This case study shows how Trinity Leeds has listened to customer feedback from older age adults as well as partner insights to make it more inclusive and accessible to all.

Manchester libraries achieved ‘Age-friendly Libraries’ status in June 2022, recognising their commitment to a set of age-friendly standards. This case study shows how they have adapted services and physical spaces to better meet the needs of older people and highlights the benefits they have seen.

This case study from ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, highlights how strategic use of apprenticeships can improve career development opportunities for older workers, while simultaneously strengthening business performance and inclusivity.