Age

Ageism hinders older people’s participation in society in so many ways: it creates barriers to access the labour market, to enjoy the diversity of goods and services, and to exercise civil and political rights.

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Why Our Human Rights Act Matters To People Living With Dementia

Age / 29 Mar 2022 Why Our Human Rights Act Matters To People Living With Dementia

Campaign Launches To Save Free Prescriptions For Over-60s

Age / 2 Feb 2022 Campaign Launches To Save Free Prescriptions For Over-60s

Covid-19: Student Welfare Should Be A Priority – Not An Afterthought

Age / 2 Oct 2020 Covid-19: Student Welfare Should Be A Priority – Not An Afterthought

Lockdown Is Putting Men Like Me At Higher Risk Of Suicide – We Need Action

Age / 27 May 2020 Lockdown Is Putting Men Like Me At Higher Risk Of Suicide – We Need Action

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Age / 5 May 2022 The Traveller Movement launches new education microsite

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placard saying 'what lessens one of us lessens all of us'