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The socio-economic contribution of older people in the UK
Author(s)	Julia Cook
Journal title	Working with Older People, vol 15, issue 4, 2011
Pages	pp 141-146
Source	http://www.pierprofessional.com
Keywords	Voluntary work [elderly] ; Participation ; Economics.
Annotation	In the UK, over 65s are often seen as a burden on society's resources. Older people make a huge contribution to the UK's society but their potential is not always realised. This paper aims to provide evidence of the contribution of older people, the difference they make in their communities, and how the roles they take on can only become more important. It draws on research published by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) in March 2011 which highlights older people's contributions to economic and social growth in the UK. The paper gives an overview of: the WRVS; the challenges of an ageing society; the 'grey pound'; provision of social care; volunteering; and non-financial and other contributions of older people. Case studies are used to provide more detail on the contribution of, and opportunities for, older volunteers. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-120903004 A
Classmark	GHH: TMB: W
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