The Regulations apply to individuals of all ages in work, seeking work or looking to access vocational training.
All employers and all providers of training and vocational guidance, including further and higher educational institutions, are bound by this legislation. The Regulations can be viewed on the Department of Trade and Industry website.
Supporting employers
At NHS Employers, our work on age diversity in the workforce focuses on the strategic workforce implications and support materials for employers when developing age-friendly policies and practices.
This will ensure that employers are complying with the legislation, as well as taking steps locally to develop their employment practices to meet future requirements.
Guidance and tools
See our ageing workforce web pages for the full range of guidance and tools for employers. These include briefings on the issues for organisations, presentations for boards and staff and a tool to help trusts map their age profile.