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The European Union (EU) plays an important role in policies affecting older people. The EU has legislated to combat discrimination against older people, has worked to improve the portability of pension rights and patient mobility and developed systems of policy exchange between countries to identify the best policies on pensions, combating poverty and providing health and long-term care services. 

To find out more please download the following series of documents:

Is the European Union working for older people?
This document seeks to set out the place of older people in modern Europe and looks at the way the EU is making a difference for older people, with particular reference to the UK.

The European Union, healthcare and long-term care
This briefing explains how the European Union works to improve access to quality healthcare and long-term care services for older people.

The European Union, income in later life and pensions
This briefing explains how the European Union helps to define pension policies and secure an adequate income in later life for people in the UK.

The European Union, older workers and employment
This briefing explains the European Union’s role in defining employment policies towards older people in the UK

Key facts: Older people and the European Union
This briefing sets out some of the key evidence and statistics revealing the situation of older people in the UK and across the European Union. It complements other briefings in the series.

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