Focus Forum: Department for Work and Pensions - supporting people aged 50+ into work

Focus Forum Details:

Date	TUESDAY, 17th JANUARY 2023
Time	11 AM - 12-noon
Maximum number of participants	30
Who is this for?	This Focus Forum is intended for front-line staff, practitioners, advisers and caseworkers working with older clients struggling to find employment.

#	Item	Facilitator(s)
1	Welcome and Introductions	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money
2	Facilitated Discussion (suggested topics): Mid-Life MOTs Client progress to work Barriers to work for clients Work and pensions What issues are arising with older workers? What extra support is available or needed? Experiences of supporting older workers	Jonathan Stickland, DWP 50Plus Choices Champion, Department for Work and Pensions
3	Focus Forum close	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money