United Kingdom: Women & Ageism - Discrimination - Equality Bill (April 13, 2009)
Joan Bakewell, a former British journalist and broadcaster has accepted a government invitation to become the 'Voice of Older People.'
This nomination coincides with a new Equality Bill in the UK. In this country, ageism is the most commonly-experienced form of discrimination, with 23% of adults reporting that they have suffered from it (three times more than any other form of discrimination), according to figures provided by British charity, Age Concern. It looms especially large for women, who, on an average, live longer than men do and make up a bigger proportion of the elderly population.
Women also run the greatest risk of curtailed professional careers and reduced pension rights. The Department of Health has commissioned research, showing age discrimination in the provision of health services could be expensive to eradicate. Age Concern is also concerned that the new law could take time to implement. While welcoming the changes, Age Concern is concerned that for some elderly people, who have already waited long enough, they will be too late.
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