The British population is ageing. Today, about 10 million people living in the UK are aged 65+. This is expected to increase by 50% by 2050. As people are living longer and fewer people are being born the government is seeking to encourage people to remain work until later in life. However not everyone can or wants to continue working until much later in life. In this event we will have speakers from a wide range of backgrounds who will each discuss the challenges and opportunities of extending working lives.

Speakers:

Prof Tarani Chandola – Professor of Social Statistics, University of Manchester

Dr Martin Hyde – Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Manchester/MICRA

Dr Jan Hopkins – Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership/Ageing Well at Work

Lynne Wealleans - Director of Policy and Engagement Beth Johnston Foundation

Dr Margaret Coffey – Reader in Public Health, University of Salford

Clare Edge - PhD Student, University of Salford