Useful Links
Finding work over 45
DTI information on age discrimination - http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/discrimination/age-discrimination/index.html
Age Positive - http://www.agepositive.org.uk/
The Third Age Employment Network (there is a charge for registering on this website) - http://www.taen.org.uk
NIACE Age Regulations website - http://www.niace.org.uk/Research/older_bolder/Projects/AgeRegulations/default.htm
Silver Surfers - a comprehensive list of websites for the over fifties -
http://www.silversurfers.net/silversurfers.html
Maturity Works - the recruitment site for employers and job seekers who believe that talent and ambition matter more than age - www.maturityworks.co.uk
Equality of Opportunity
Equality & Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
From October 2007 it replaces the Commission for Racial Equality, the Disability Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission.
Adult Learning
The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK
Learndirect
Department for Education and Skills
http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/fs/en
Gay & Lesbian
Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays - dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters - www.fflag.org.uk
Birmingham Parents support group for the family & friends of Lesbians & gay men - particularly good resource for parents having difficulty coming to terms with their childrens coming out - www.birminghamparentssupportgroup.co.uk