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disproportionately impact on particular groups, including older people. Despite the introduction of UK legislation in the form of the Equality Act 2010, and a significant policy framework in the devolved ... although people can continue to be treated differently if there is objective justification. However, women aged over 70 years in Wales are not automatically called for breast cancer screening, and would need
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account for 21% of the population of Wales (668,590 people), the highest proportion of all UK countries.2 All four UK countries have seen their population growth rate slow due to a combination of higher deaths ... Wales’s population increased at the fastest rate of UK countries, reflecting greater net migration from other countries and other parts of the UK.4 Between 1998 and 2018, in Wales, the proportion of
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any organisation mentioned in this factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 16 July 2024 Trans issues ... complaint about your care 19 11 Mental capacity and making decisions 20 12 Wills and intestacy 21 Age UK factsheet 16 July 2024 Trans issues
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Age UK’s Wellbeing Index Indicators and their definitions/questions from the Understanding Society Survey In order of contribution to wellbeing in later life Indicator Variables/questions in USoc Creative ... months, have you been active in: social club/working men's club, sports club, women's institute/townswomen's guild, women's group/feminist organisation, other group or organisation. Mental health (GHQ-12
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all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love ... relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for
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average age of victims of mass marketing postal fraud is 75.6 £43 million pension scams People have lost an estimated £43 million to pension scammers since April 2014.7 £32,000 average loss In 2016, victims ... are victims. However, older people are overrepresented as victims of particular frauds, including pension and investment scams, postal scams, doorstep scams and telephone scams. Some older people are especially
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remains largely focused on staying in work, and Age UK believes there is still a gap around helping 50+ jobseekers get back in to employment. State Pension age rises will make this issue more acute. It will ... people approaching State Pension age return to work, then a great many people could be affected. It is important this is looked at as part of the process of reviewing future State Pension age rises.i The
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In the UK it’s estimated that millions of pounds lie unclaimed in around half a million inactive accounts. It’s free and easy to check whether you have any dormant bank accounts, insurance ... insurance policies, pensions or premium bonds, so if you think you may have a lost account it’s definitely worth finding out. You could find you have a significant amount of money you didn’t know
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Factsheet 56 Benefits for people under State Pension age April 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about benefits for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). It includes ... this factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet April 2024 Benefits for people under State Pension age Page 2 of 28 Contents 1 Different types of benefits 4 2 Means-tested
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Agenda for Later Life 2015: A great place to grow older Contents Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide services and support at a ... have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations. About Age UK Foreword 05 1 A great place to grow older 06 2 The global context 14 3 Enough money 22 4 Feeling
