Almost one in five people in England are now aged 65 and over, and nearly two in five are aged 50 and over. Yet too many people in this stage of life face barriers to good work, financial security, and wellbeing, when they still have so much to contribute. Ensuring that people continue to play fulfilling roles as workers, carers, taxpayers, and volunteers is not only vital for individuals, but for our society and economy.

The Beyond Midlife Commission will focus on one of the most pressing and yet under-examined challenges facing our country: how we support people approaching midlife and beyond to thrive in the labour market.

Our Commissioners bring together experience from across business, politics, the public sector, and civil society. Our work will be grounded in listening carefully to those most affected. This will include landmark polling, focus groups with workers in midlife experiencing the most acute disadvantages, and roundtables to test support for emerging recommendations.

We will work closely with the CSJ Foundation network of nearly 1,000 small charities across the country, ensuring that the voices of those with lived experience are included in our recommendations.

And we also want to hear from you: we welcome evidence and experiences from members of the public in our call for evidence below.