Overview of existing knowledge on demographic issues, projections and trends in relation to older people with high support needs in the UK

On 1st October 2006 new legislation (The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006) will come into force in the UK. It will provide protection against age discrimination in employment and education for people of all ages. This gives an overview of the pr

A profile of the ageing population in the UK, covering geographic distribution, living arrangements, housing, labour market, income, travel, life expectancy, health & caring and lifestyles.

A statement by the ADSS, Audit Commission, Local Government Association, Better Government For Older People, Nuffield Institute, and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. These organisations promote the need for a fundamental shift from focussing on prevention

Analysis of population statistics and trends regarding older people, specifically looking at the retired population in the United Kingdom, Income, Housing & Health.