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AGE
Age Concern:
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/index.htm
Site provides information for people over 50. Association also works to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.
Age Positive:
http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/
Lots of useful information on jobseeking for older people (including over 65), including case studies of employers who actively encourage their employment.
Association of Retired and Persons Over 50:
www.arp050.org.uk
Social and campaigning membership organisation for people aged over 50.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/age.htm
Useful site including good practice in employment, and information about the forthcoming legislation on age discrimination.
DirectGov - Over 50s:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Audiences/Over50s/fs/en
Information for people over 50 in areas including employment, learning, health, financial support and leisure
Employers Forum on Age:
www.efa.org.uk
Network of employers who recognize the need to attract and retain valuable employees - whatever their age.
Flexibility:
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/flexwork/general/Age-discrimination.htm
Information about flexible working for older people, together with some useful links.
Help the Aged:
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Website with useful online advice leaflets for older people, on everything from benefits to bereavement. There's also a free helpline.
Maturity Works:
www.maturityworks.co.uk
A recruitment agency for older workers (who they define as those aged over 35!)
New Deal 50 Plus:
www.newdeal.gov.uk/page.asp?SSN=employ&ID=voluntary
Information on the government's New Deal return-to-work programme, including information on the scheme for people aged 50 or more who have been unemployed for at least six months.
Senior concessions:
http://www.seniorconcessions.co.uk/
Information about the concessions available to the over-55s on travel, meals, shopping, entertainment etc.
Wise Owls:
http://www.wiseowls.co.uk/
Recruitment agency for the older 45s, plus advice on applying for jobs.
