Age

Age is one of the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Age discrimination is where you're treated unfairly because of your age or because you're part of a particular age group.

What is age discrimination?

Produced by Equality and Human Rights Commission

This short video gives an introduction to age discrimination, under the Equality Act 2010.

Age discrimination

Visit Equality and Human Rights Commission to find about the different types of discrimination related to age

Age-friendly communications principles

Produced by Centre for Ageing Better

These 5 age-friendly communication principles are practical advice to support you communicating about ageing and older age.

How does ageism impact younger people

Visit Ageism to find out more about ageism and how it impacts younger people