Britain - An Aging Population

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Possible solutions to the crisis facing Britain due to its ageing population.

Exploration of the reasons for, and possible solutions to the crisis facing the UK due to its ageing population. Looks at the effects of this population change on pensions, taxes and the provision of health care.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16,16+

Subject : Geography

Topic : Population

Keywords : Population change, Aging population, Baby boom, Health care, Pensions crisis,

Notes : Case study on possible solutions to an ageing population. Ask pupils to discuss the problem and solutions suggested. Could be used in conjunction with a population pyramid graph of the UK to show the problems caused. Explore the situation in Wales - worse or better? Reasons for this. Exsplore the effects of recent government legislation on pension provision - has this eased the problem and why?

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