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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
Materials from the Foresight 'Future of an ageing population' project, which analysed the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report provides an analysis of how climate change makes extreme weather events such as cold, more intense and variable.
Update of indicators, including those relating to mortality in age 65+ years, in the Productive Healthy Ageing Profile. This tool provides data and further information on a wide range of topics relevant to our health as we age.
Check if you can claim relief from VAT if you supply goods or services to a customer, but you are not paid.
This collection brings together publications related to the third review of the State Pension age as required by the Pensions Act 2014.
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