Over-50s and disabled most under-represented in broadcasting
Over-50s and disabled most under-represented in broadcasting Diamond report says disabled people make up 5.5% of off-screen staff in TV although they are 18% of national population. The Guardian reports that disabled people make up just 6.5% of on-screen...17% of over-50s have access to workplace wellbeing support
17% of over-50s have access to workplace wellbeing support Under one-fifth (17%) of employee respondents aged 50 or over have access to workplace wellbeing initiatives or advice that could mitigate the impact of health issues on their careers, according to...Launch of £4m fund widen volunteering opportunities for over 50s
Launch of £4m fund widen volunteering opportunities for over 50s The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is launching a new fund with Nesta that will support volunteering in public services and new ways for over-50s to engage in digital social...Expanding your employment options: Learning opportunities for over 50s
Expanding your employment options: Learning opportunities for over 50s Online training courses provide people of all ages with access to learning new skills and areas of knowledge, which, in turn, helps to expand their employment options. Virtual College...OCS and Nesta hand out £2.7m to engage new over-50s volunteers
OCS and Nesta hand out £2.7m to engage new over-50s volunteers The Office for Civil Society has awarded £2.7m to 13 organisations, including St John Ambulance, FareShare and Volunteering Matters, to help them recruit more volunteers aged 50 and over. ...Ourplace News
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