Each year on 1 October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to mobilise the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people.
This year’s UK theme is “What’s on your doorstep?”.
Whether you are a local authority, charity, community group, business, care home or local resident, mark the International Day of Older People in a way that reflects your community.
Employers can sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, it’s a commitment made by employers to celebrate the value of older workers. It is free to sign-up and is open to employers across the UK.
Take simple, practical steps to improve the recruitment, retention and development of people over 50.
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