The Government is committed to equality and opportunity for all. Ageism has no place in our society, which is why the Government is supporting inclusion, challenging stereotypes and enabling more people in later life to be happy, healthy and active. The Equality Act 2010 provides strong protection against direct and indirect age discrimination in employment, recruitment process and the provision of services. Age discrimination is generally prohibited, unless the differential treatment can be objectively justified.

The Government values the wealth of skills and experiences that people aged 50 and over bring both to the workplace and the economy. The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to supporting midlife workers through a wide-ranging strategy that promotes inclusion, flexibility and progression, helping to tackle age discrimination across public services and workplaces.

The Government also recognises that we have an ageing population living with multiple health conditions, and therefore we require more seamless services. We are committed to improving outcomes for older people through a range of cross-cutting strategies and initiatives. Addressing healthcare inequalities is a fundamental part of the 10 Year Health Plan, to ensure the NHS is there for anyone who needs it, whenever they need it. This includes how services can be better integrated and tailored to improve quality of life and reduce inequalities in later life.

We continue to monitor and support legislation to tackle age discrimination.