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About the Network<\/h1>\n

The AHPD Network is comprised of the University of Manchester and individuals from Industry organisations who are interested in the health and wellbeing of professional drivers, and is partly funded by an ESRC-IAA award. A key aim of the network is to draw on members experience and expertise to design and share best practice guidelines designed to give information and support for organisations that employ professional drivers. Earlier research on the health and wellbeing of professional drivers was carried out in 2017, and funded by Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) and the Centre for Ageing Better (CfAB). This research was conducted by AMBS, within The University of Manchester, and the British Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Why is the Network important?<\/h2>\n

The average age of the working population in the UK is increasing, and people are now more likely to work to an older age. Whilst increasing the number of years spent at work (usually referred to as extending working lives), is something that is evident across many sectors, there are gaps in our knowledge and understanding about potential health and safety impacts.<\/p>\n

The UK logistics and transport sector, in particular, is experiencing an increase in the average age of their workforce. There is evidence that, when compared to other occupations, the work of professional drivers is disproportionately detrimental to health. Our research into the age and health of professional drivers in the UK will help fill some of these gaps and explore the potential of interventions to improve health. The Network is comprised of firms, unions and industry representatives who will work together to produce best practice guidelines relating to the ageing workforce and the health of professional drivers.<\/p>\n

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Find out more<\/h2>\n

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