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Easing the transition: the relationship between alcohol and labour market activity in the over 50s population of the UK
- Authors:
- HOLLEY-MOORE George, BEACH Brian, BRANCATI Cesira Urzi
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the specific barriers and challenges faced by over 50s with current or previous drinking problems at three stages of labour market activity: unemployment, employment and retirement. At each stage, this report shows that there is a pressing need for action, not just for the emotional and physical wellbeing of the over 50s population, but for the wider UK economy and the productivity of the UK labour force. The report finds that older job seekers with current or previous alcohol problems can suffer multiple layers of stigmatisation while those in employment are often let down by employers in terms of preventing and dealing with problem drinking. Transitioning into retirement can be a danger point for problem drinking, and there is a need to target hard to reach groups once in retirement. The report concludes that there is a need for central and local government, employers and the third sector to address these barriers now in order to prevent alcohol-related harm in the over 50s population of the UK. (Edited publisher abstract)