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local bus services. Originally a fuel rebate, the grant is now aimed at benefiting passengers by keeping fares low. In 2012/13, bus operators saw the BSOg reduced by 20 per cent.13 Transport Margaret, 67 ... not addressed in the Bill is funding for social care. With spending on care and support not able to keep up with rising demand, unless the government tackles the issue of funding, its reforms are at risk
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Creating a‘CareerMOT at 50’Helping people keep working and save for later lifeAn Age UK discussion paper, October 2017Why the ‘Career MOT at 50’ is neededThe State Pension age (SPA) is rising, scheduled ... learning matters than John Cridland’s proposal – otherwise we believe it will have limited value for keeping people in work until their late 60s (or even beyond). This should be done by extending the Mid-Life
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such as switching guarantee schemes, reforming the structure of markets, or incentives for firms to keep prices low. 1. Access channels, internet use Older people are diverse. Many are comfortable using ... up paying more than before. Examples include paying more for energy than expected due to losing the Warm Home Discount rebate or through inaccurate consumption estimates on the part of the DCT (better use
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not luxuries. For example, it is particularly important for older people to use enough energy to keep warm and protect their health. Many people respond to high prices by using less energy, harming their ... tariffs only to pay more because of the variation in unit costs and standing charges or the loss of the Warm Home Discount. The scale of price differentials 35. While we welcome faster switching and tackling
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National Scams Task Force reporting annually on progress Older people live in warm homes, reducing fuel bills and keeping them well Warm and accessible homes that promote wellbeing and independence One stop shop
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existing guidance services such as The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and MAS. We would prefer to keep the numbers of guidance providers permitted relatively ‘tight’ since the more different agencies who ... The delivery mechanism must be capable of joining up all the parts of the system so that there are ‘warm’ referrals to other bodies such as regulated financial advisers, debt advice agencies, tax advisers
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repair? Check how safe and secure the accommodation is, the state of repair, and how easy it is to keep it warm – also see below in regard to Energy Performance Certificates and safety checks. If the property ... Fundamental Terms: the process for evicting a contract-holder; the landlord’s responsibilities to keep the property fit to live in; the landlord’s responsibilities in regard to repairs; how the landlord
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You cannot: ⚫ choose to refuse basic care that is essential to keep you comfortable, for example nursing care, pain relief, or keeping you warm ⚫ choose to refuse the offer of food or drink by mouth ⚫ ask ... person (not the witness) to sign on your behalf in the presence of you and the witness. Remember to keep a record of people you give a copy to. You can ask your doctor or another relevant professional to
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predicted to more than double in the next 23 years to over 3.4 million. Healthy life expectancy is not keeping pace with longevity – this means many of us will need to manage multiple long-term conditions. By ... Why does this matter? Older people should be able to live safely and with dignity in good quality, warm, comfortable housing in a setting of their choice. At the moment, only 5 per cent of housing in England
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