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Definition of Strand

Did you Know?

The population of our county is increasing, the 2007 mid-year estimate for the population  county was 555,400. It was 542,200 in 2001and 552,900.in 2006.

The population of younger people is falling (up to the age of approximately 40 years), in Worcestershire  despite an increase in the overall population.

In mid-2007 the resident population of the UK was 60,975,000. The average age was 39 years, up from 37 in 1997. Children aged under 16 represented around one in five of the total population, around the same proportion as those of retirement age. (Research and Intelligence Unit)

Useful Weblinks

Equality and Human Rights Commission]

National site: works to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society

[Worcestershire Youth Cabinet]

Local site: This group of young people aims to give the young people of Worcestershire a voice that will be heard and listened to by local and national government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people.

[Age Concern - Making More of Life]

Non commercial site: Age Concern - UK's largest organisation working with and for older people

[Age Positive]

Government site: Campaign to promote the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people.

www.helptheaged.org.uk

Charity organisation which helps older people avoid poverty, isolation, neglect and age discrimination

www.plugandplay.org.uk

Events and activities website for young people in  Worcestershire

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