UK-managing ageing population Flashcards
raise state pension age to 68 between 2044-2046
keep people in work longer to reduce dependency ratio and pay more tax
costs are cut-NHS restrict access to drugs to support treatment for diseases e.g Alzheimer’s
people pay for own treatments saving NHS money
government is increasing financial benefits and employment rights for pregnant women
women will have more children
government welcomes migrant workers to the UK-2004 80% migrants from the EU were 34 and under
bring in more workers who will pay taxes
people don’t have to giver their age on job applications anymore
stops people being discriminated, younger people can work for longer, reduces stereotypes and creates a more skilled workforce
people are encourage to take out private pension and healthcare
not costing government
infrastructure provided e.g. more care homes
families pay for these tot the government and handles increasing numbers
