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Published on 22 November 2010 03:30 PM
Age discrimination is alive and well in North Wales, claim charity campaigners.
Age Cymru says proposals by North Wales Police and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to force their older workers to retire are ageist.
Charity spokesperson Victoria Lloyd says:
“Age Cymru is extremely disappointed by the actions of North Wales Police and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
“Forcing valued members of staff to retire in order to cut costs flies right in the face of equality legislation and runs contrary to the UK Government’s plan to abolish forced retirement in 2011.
“Age should not be part be a deciding factor when making decisions on staffing.
“The pressure to slash budgets in the current financial climate is no justification for bypassing basic equality principles which should withstand even the toughest economic and political environment.”
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CONTACTFor all media enquiries, please contact Iwan Rhys Roberts, Communications Officer – Age Cymru, on 029 2043 1562, 07739 894 923, iwan.roberts@agecymru.org.uk
NOTES TO EDITOR
• Age Cymru is the force combining Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales.• Age affects us all in different ways. We cannot promise good health, but we should be able to ensure good care for all of us. When we find loneliness, we will reach out. When age becomes a burden, we will lighten the load.• Age Cymru will campaign. We will fundraise. We will research. We will make the powers that be listen.• Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436.• Company limited by guarantee and registered by in England and Wales 6837284.• Registered office address: Tŷ John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ.• Age Cymru is working in partnership with local Age Concerns.
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