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population said they had no religion, compared with just 15% with no religion in 2001.2 The UK is relatively secular in its religious attitudes. Although, in the 2011 census, two thirds of the population of England ... themselves as ‘religious’ [Figure 1]. The perception is that, older people are more likely to have a religion. While that is true [Figure 4], it does not necessarily mean that people become more religious
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cold weather in the UK. The UK’s excess winter death rate is much higher than other colder countries. Research suggests that cold weather morbidity is preventable and a result of thermally inefficient houses ... a massive spike in associated health problems; it increases the incidence of heart attacks, strokes, respiratory disease, pneumonia and depression. It also worsens older people’s arthritis and increases
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people. For those without easy access to a car, having accessible and affordable public transport is vital to leading an active and independent life. The national bus concession means people in later ... England for free. Eligibility is tied to women’s State Pension age for both men and women. It is a crucial universal benefit that is greatly valued by older people.1 But there is no point in having a bus
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the Trustees to carry out the day-to-day running of Age Cymru. Chair - Professor John Williams John is Emeritus Professor of Law having enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Aberystwyth University ... Commissioner for Older People Northern Ireland’s statutory review of Dunmurry Care Home and its treatment of older people. Deputy Chair - Diane Hughes Diane retired in 2018 from her post as Corporate
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e A r o u n d t h e w o r l d Annual Review 2012/13 Improving later life. Today and tomorrow. This is the story of Age UK’s year. We are very proud of our achievements. We exist to stand up for the 14 ... our Annual Review looks towards 2020 and beyond. The number of people aged 65 and above in the UK is projected to grow to over 16 million in the next 20 years; a rise of nearly 50 per cent. We live and
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businesses 8 June 2012 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained ... org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is 207-221 Pentonville
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............................................................ 41 Chart 27: Burden of disease - much is potentially avoidable ........................................................ 42 Section 3: Treatment ... 50+ years with arthritis who replied ‘No’ when asked if the doctor or nurse had explained how to keep it from worsening, England, 2009 ....................................................................
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............................................................ 41 Chart 27: Burden of disease - much is potentially avoidable ........................................................ 42 Section 3: Treatment ... 50+ years with arthritis who replied ‘No’ when asked if the doctor or nurse had explained how to keep it from worsening, England, 2009 ....................................................................
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UK September 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained ... org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6
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lifestyle Work & learning Closer to home Around the world Financial review Money matters Getting people what they are entitled to Our flagship Information and Advice service delivers trusted advice to millions ... women’s State Pension age at 65 in November 2018, and then raise it to 66 by April 2020. This was six years earlier than planned and we thought it would not leave those affected with enough time to plan for
