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Age
Below are some useful links to groups both within the University and in the wider community.
Hi, I'm Tessa Griffiths, Head of Marketing and Communications, and the University's Diversity Champion for Age. I would be interested to hear about events and information that could be promoted and presented on this webpage, as well as any issues that I could take to the Equality and Diversity Steering Group. You can email me or phone 01225 875725.
BSU is actively looking to set up an Age Diversity Network Group. Employee Network Groups can provide support, opportunities to socialise and input into the development of the University. If you'd like to be involved, please contact Elaine Orchard, HR Manager.
If you'd like to provide feedback on a current policy, procedure or practice at BSU, or would be willing to provide feedback on any future practice, please also contact HR or Tessa. If you'd prefer to make contact confidentially, then please indicate this.
Further information
As part of our Learning & Development resources, HR have a DVD to hire about respecting people of different ages in the workplace. If you're interested in borrowing this title, please email HR. All DVDs will be rented out in confidence.
Events
Full of Life
People are living longer. By 2020, half the population of the UK will be aged 50 or over and this will bring fundamental changes to the nature of society. This is a long-term challenge that will need the support of everyone. Together, we need to change attitudes about ageing and older people, and do more to value the contribution that older people make.
Under the Full of Life banner, the government and other supporting groups are arranging a variety of activities. The main event is UK Older People's Day, which will take place on 1 October to coincide with the UN International Day for Older Persons.
For further information or to register, find or take part in a local event please visit Directgov’s website Full of Life.
Useful links
- Age UK - provides life-enhancing services and vital support for later life
- Age isn't an issue - an employer's guide to a 21st Century workforce
- PRIME - UK charity that helps people over 50 set up in business
- British Youth Council - empowers young people across the UK to have a say and be heard
- Beth Johnson Foundation
- The Age and Employment Network
- The University of the Third Age
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
Lifeworks - Our Employee Assistance Programme provides confidential advice and support on issues relating to Age Equality. You can access the service by going to www.lifeworks.com. Please note that you will need your user ID and password to access the website. If you do not have your membership card please contact HR for the details. Some useful tipsheets and a CD can be accessed from the following links:
- Returning to study as an adult - Things to consider when returning to study as an adult