Age

The Forum believes that no person should suffer oppression or lack of opportunity based on race, gender, belief, sexuality, disability, age. 

Below are links to other groups, agencies or services that you might be interested in.

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www.equalities.gov.uk
The Government Equalities Office is a new self-standing Department, whose mission is to put equality at the heart of Government. The GEO is responsible for the Government’s overall strategy on equality, (including a new Equality Bill and Public Service Agreement) as well as leading on women’s issues across Government, and sponsoring the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Women’s National Commission

www.equalityhumanrights.com
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

www.ageconcern.org.uk
Age Concern’s mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

www.agepositive.gov.uk
Age Positive is a team working in the Department for Work and Pensions in Sheffield and London, responsible for strategy and policies to support people making decisions about working and retirement. The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people.

www.bgop.org.uk
Better Government for Older People is an organisation with older people at its heart. BGOP has been at the forefront of developing successful new approaches to enable public services are able to meet the challenges of our ageing society - for today's and tomorrows older citizens.

www.helptheaged.org.uk
Help the Aged - advice on pensions, residential care, welfare support and other information, together with background briefings on the older population and current government policy.