Get yourself in better shape with a midlife MOT

And thanks to a new government online tool, it’s now quick and easy for you to carry out your own digital Midlife MOT. As well as tools to help you review your skills and identify job opportunities, you can also access financial planning advice and receive tailored health guidance on the Midlife MOT website.

The aim is to encourage more people to get in better shape both financially and physically, to plan for later life.

The website includes useful employment advice and work options for over 50s including advice on how to identify your skills and find a job. If you are unemployed, facing redundancy or looking to start job seeking again you can access support and search for local job opportunities more suited to your lifestyle or caring responsibilities. Remember, it’s never too late to retrain and develop new skills.

For help getting your finances into shape you can use the financial tool to receive expert, impartial advice on your money, pension, and any debt. Receive a personalised report to help you understand what to prioritise to improve your financial position, from now through to retirement.

The health section offers advice and support on how you can look after your body and mind. Take the NHS ‘How are you?’ quiz to receive a free personalised health score and find out more about applying for help to stay in or find work if you have a health condition or a disability.

Alongside the information and advice available on the Midlife MOT website, we can also help – whatever your age – if you need support to find a new or better job and our Welfare Rights & Money Advice Team are always on hand for anyone struggling with debt or money worries.

Remember it’s never too late to learn something new. If you need to brush up your maths skills and want to become more confident with numbers, a new online tool called Multiply can help. Whether you need help in managing your bills, budgeting or you want to improve your potential at work, Multiply offers a range of courses and initiatives that allow you to learn at a pace that suits you.