We heard that many older workers struggle to continue in demanding jobs, sometimes to the detriment of their health. The ‘double jeopardy’ of ageism and disablism may mean they hesitate to request support and if they leave one job, may struggle to find another. For unpaid carers, the demands of that role can lead to them exiting employment in their fifties, and increasingly so from age 60. Adult social care, which could provide much- needed support, is not always available. (Conclusion, Paragraph 71)