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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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unemployment. But as this paper demonstrates, they are sorely mistaken. 2. Overview of the evidence Research on the subject strongly indicates that ‘job blocking’ does not exist. Here we look at some of the ... improvement in the unemployment rates of younger workers at all connected to the scheme – if anything, the research argues, the JRS had the opposite effect to that intended. Other UK evidence The IFS paper also
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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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older people is largely a ‘hidden problem’. We believe that there is the need to undertake a new research study on the prevalence of the abuse of older people in Wales. Training on safeguarding adults ... neglect of older care home residents) must be implemented. The Welsh Government should fund a new research study on the prevalence of the abuse of older people in Wales. All agencies involved in the care
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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 ... above suggests such opportunities are currently being missed). In general older people in this research felt able to access healthcare services in a timely manner and also felt that referral from GPs
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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 ... Ombudsmen. There is limited brand recognition already for Ombudsman services, so as well as research with the public before deciding the name of the scheme, the Government should consider how best
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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 ... million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later life. We support and assist a network of around 170 local Age UKs throughout
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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 ... completing forms makes the process smoother, less stressful and leads to a higher success rate. Our research shows that the top three items older people spent their additional income on were: • Utility bills
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An Evaluation of the British Gymnastics Foundation Pilot Vinal K Karania Research Manager (Evaluation & Impact) Research Department, Age UK Page 2 of 39 May 2017 British Gymnastics ... evaluation. Author Vinal K Karania is Research Manager at Age UK with responsibility for Evaluation & Impact. He designs, manages and carries out research evaluation in support of the Charity’s objectives
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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 ... comfortably with the experience many older people have with health and care professionals. Indeed, in research we published with Ipsos MORI (Understanding the lives of people living with frailty, 2014) one participant
