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This lead to a longer report being produced looking at the issues specifically for the 50-69 age group – called Future Years – Facing the midlife Challenge in Yorkshire & Humber. These report are the first regional exploration of the demographic change across the region and the impact of this in relation to social policy and the regional economy.

These initial exercises have led to more discussion and debate about the impact of our changing population. It demonstrates the need for excellent regional data so that planning and infrastructure developments incorporate the effects of demographic change. The initial exploration highlighted the important role workers over the age of 50 will have in the economic sustainability and continued growth within the region and the publications provide a full analysis across the midlife age spectrum.

The Forum is also keen that the demographic change and becoming older within Yorkshire & Humber is seen in a positive and constructive way; that the opportunities for older people to contribute to our region's development are recognised and developed.

Shelagh Marshall
Chair - Yorkshire & Humber, Regional Forum on Ageing