UK Government 50 plus resources

Getting the most out of later life?

Over 50 and looking to get the most out of life? The Government has put together a guide and website to point you in the right direction for the help and advice available through Government and voluntary organisations.

www.direct.gov.uk has a section for the over 50s designed to help you get the most out of your working life and leisure time, and has information and contact details to put you in touch with your community, voluntary organisations, training opportunities and health and fitness advice. There is also a Jobs and Skills Search on direct.gov.uk, that you might find useful.

Reviewing your plans for retirement?  The site also points you in the right direction to find out what you are entitled to, and what you can do to improve your income in retirement.

Published by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of a range of other government and non-government organisations, the website and guide were launched as a part of Age Positive week (2-9 December 2002).

Another useful resource is the job search section of www.agepositive.gov.uk which includes a list of age positive organisations who can help you find paid employment or voluntary work such as Third Age Employment Network , Experience Corps and Reach

Also don't forget to visit our laterlife recruitment section and laterlife voluntary work section.

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