Stories and Case Studies

The school worker experienced ageism after returning to work from shielding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elizabeth talks about her journey back into fulfilling work after being made redundant seven years ago.

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. 

David, 56, had a twenty-year career as a high-profile trade union official. But after he left work to care for his partner in 2010, he’s struggled to get back into work.

Amir, who is in his early 50s, talks about his struggles with finding employment after spending the last four years applying for jobs.

After ill health, a marriage break-up and earning a degree from university, Mary has been liberally applying for jobs without much luck.

Qurab tells of her passion for the care industry after spending seven years caring for her daughter.

Valerie, 77, tells her story of retirement, driven by ill health and demands of work, which made it difficult to remain in employment.