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Published: 26 June 2009

Stand up for older people’s rights –they’ve waited long enough

• THE Equality Bill working its way through Parliament is a significant win for older people who have been waiting for years to gain the same protections from discrimination as other groups in society.
However, the Bill is still not everything we have been hoping for. Key regulations for protecting older people in health and social care and in the financial sector will not be part of the bill in this parliament. There is also no word yet from the government on whether they have plans to scrap the unfair default retirement age of 65.
I urge my to stand up for older voters and give wholehearted support to the bill and make a clear pledge to introduce a legal commitment of strong regulations as soon as possible and to discard forced retirement.
I urge your readers to do the same by supporting the Just Equal Treatment campaign led by Age Concern and Help the Aged. They can take action by calling 0207 239 1982 or going to www.helptheaged.org.uk/justequaltreatment
Daphne Berkovi, NW11

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