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Foundation (BGF) is a charity set up in 2014 with a core purpose to create opportunities through gymnastics to bring real improvements to the lives of people and communities most in need. A core area of their ... addressing disability (including long-term limiting illnesses) – and dementia has been highlighted as a key concern for people living in the UK. 1.2. Recently, the Korean and Japanese Gymnastics Federations
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Chief Executive, March 2021 There is no doubting that we’re living in unprecedented times as we mark a year of lockdown following the onset of Covid 19 at the beginning of 2020. During the recent pandemic ... are being rolled out across Wales and the UK. With everything that has been taking place, there is a danger that older people’s rights are not being upheld and promoted. Which is why we have redoubled
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to make change for older people across Wales. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Communication A1. How do you prefer to access information? (Select any that apply) e TV news e Radio ... ____ A2.a. Do you use the internet? e Yes e No A2.b. If yes, how do you access the internet? (Select any that apply) e Own smartphone e Own tablet/iPad e Own laptop or desktop computer e At a library e
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Investing in engagement and transparency • Protecting the vulnerable and ensuring fair treatment • Shaping a changing provider market • Integrating the approach to health and wellbeing • Changing attitudes and ... Square London WC1H 9NB T 020 8765 7200 F 020 8765 7211 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267
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(Wales) Act was implemented on 6 April 2016. Part 10 of the Act is about advocacy and complaints • A statutory code of practice on the exercise of social services functions in relation to Advocacy under ... children • 1980s – to date – legislative and policy changes based on the rights of individuals to have a voice, choice and representation Advocacy definitions 7 Section 181(2) of the Act defines “advocacy
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and how much is it worth today? The WFP is a one-off annual payment that provides help with the cost of energy bills for pensioner households. It is currently a UK payment but responsibility for the payment ... (£100/£150) depending on whether others in the household qualify. For example a person aged 80 who lives alone will receive £300 while a couple aged 80 and 85 will normally receive £150 each. It is paid automatically
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full range of emotions in between, well-off, living in poverty, independent to dependent. A collective voice is a powerful voice. Show us your accurate portrayals of older people, help us to spread the word ... outlined below. V We need to consider the fact that we are all ageing, rather than thinking of age as a far-off destination. This helps to reduce the ‘othering’ of older people. We need to also recognise
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been less effective at helping the over 55s than younger age groups. • However, the Work Programme is a labour market tool which can be used to correct inequalities in the labour market. This means that how ... older clients. • The ‘Wage Incentive’ payment offered to employers who recruit a long-term unemployed younger person, or a similar initiative, should be extended to include older jobseekers. This could
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communities across Wales our health and care services could not function, and Carers week provides a fantastic opportunity for us collectively to pay tribute to all carers and to highlight the issues they ... to. This report provides a snapshot of the experiences and views of people aged 50 or over in Wales. It provides evidence of the specific needs of older people; reflecting a diversity of views and experiences
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substantial and critical needs risks leaving no public funding available for most of those who need ‘a little bit of help’ to remain active and independent. Key points Increasing demand The number of ... 2011/12 and 2013/147. i In today’s prices using a GDP deflator, for the financial year 2013/14. o Only 13 per cent of councils considered people with
