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been well documented for many years, although a lack of research means that the real reasons for it are not fully understood. However recent research points to common issues which require particular focus ... a number of concerns were highlighted around the characteristics of abuse of older people New research has found that domestic abuse is an issue that lasts throughout the life course, and one that can
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the majority of State Pension spending reflects a transfer across individuals’ lifetimes. The researchers state ‘In a large part, spending simply reflects a redistribution of money across individuals’ ... by age Source: Cumulative Impact Assessment: A Research Report by Landman Economics and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
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educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Jane Vass, Director of Policy & Research Jane.vass@ageuk ... part to play. At the very least, its experience as a regulator should inform policy-making through research, raising issues it encounters privately with Government and firms, but it should also be prepared
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educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Jane Vass Director of Policy & Research Jane.vass@ageuk.org ... maintain care at the same level provided in 2015/16i. The human impact is considerable, and our own research has found that the numbers of older people living with some level of unmet need for care has risen
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more aware of their rights and be able to express their wishes and concerns. Our ‘Advocacy Counts’ research enabled us to identify gaps in independent advocacy services and while new services have been funded ... emergency services. (xiii) These issues have further been compounded by the pandemic. Age Cymru research found that during the lockdown older people had significant problems navigating online GP 7 appointment
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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 for influencing or developing policy ... provide information and advice to over five million people each year, conduct campaigns, training and research focused on later life and assist a network of around 165 local Age UKs throughout England. The Age
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rights and funding available for home improvements. Dr Deborah Morgan of Swansea University draws on research studies that illustrate how poverty can contribute to loneliness and social isolation among older ... socialise. All of the project work is underpinned and in response to unmet need, established by research in which the project engaged with over 1000 older veterans, and carers of older veterans, across
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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 for influencing or developing policy ... frustrated at not receiving the service quality advertised by the gaining provider. For example, Which? research shows that just 17 per cent of households achieve the average advertised broadband speed.10 As
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for low mood and depression and feelings of “losing control”. Older people included in qualitative research frequently talked about “turning points” in their ability to do every-day tasks and the impact this ... but still provide benefit. Key area for quality improvement 4 Age friendly communities/housing Research has shown that older people are likely to spend more time in their local neighbourhood and in many
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the majority of State Pension spending reflects a transfer across individuals’ lifetimes. The researchers state ‘In a large part, spending simply reflects a redistribution of money across individuals’ ... by age Source: Cumulative Impact Assessment: A Research Report by Landman Economics and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
