Evidence library

This report accompanies independent research commissioned by Age Concern and published as ?The economic contributions of older people? by Pamela Meadows and Volterra Consulting In 2003 there were 20 million people over 50; by 2021 this will rise to almost 25 million. As well as shaping markets and public services older people contribute to the British economy, as unpaid and paid workers. Current Government policies for supporting older people make economic contributions include: forthcoming age discrimination legislation; amendments to the pensions system; Welfare to Work programmes for older and disabled workers; new entitlements to free education; and improved support for carers.