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A means to many ends Older workers’ experiences of flexible working Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company ... their trading and other associated companies merged on 1 April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group, dedicated to improving the lives of people in later life. The three national Age Concerns in
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while, for others, a combination of economic factors and policies such as the raising of the State Pension Age mean that continuing to work is a financial imperative. More people are continuing to work ... work in older age with just over 1.2 million people currently working past this age in the UK. In Wales, 61,000 people aged 65 and over were employed in March 2016, an increase of 23% over three years (though
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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 to increase to 67 in 2026-28 ... gap for a service that facilitates this . However, it’s also important that people have sufficient pension savings so that when the time comes to stop work or wind down their hours, they can afford to do
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to the surface. I’m happy and contented in my life.’ Velda, 76 Our year Annual Review 2013/14 Age UK’s vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We know it’s ambitious, because for many ... very proud of the achievements that will help make our vision a reality – the achievements of the Age UK network across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and internationally through Age International
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 1w January 2024 Help with heating costs in Wales Factsheet 1w January 2024 ... with cost of living pressures 13 5.1 Ofgem Price Cap on energy bills 13 5.2 UK Government ‘Energy Price Guarantee’ 14 5.3 UK Government Cost of Living Payments 14 5.4 ‘Warm hubs’ 15 6 The Welsh Government
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Autumn Statement 2016 Age UK representation October 2016 Ref: 3216 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Contact: Jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H
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Changing family structures and their impact on the care of older people. Summary Families in the UK are changing. This brief review looks at how changing family structures will influence the supply ... number of children available to be carers, increasing male longevity, getting closer to that for women, increases the availability of spouses as carers. • Increased divorce rates, particularly among the over 60s
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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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Policy priorities for older people September 2016 Contact: jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk 2 1. Introduction Following the ‘Leave’ vote in the European Union (EU) Referendum on 23 June, ... people’s lives, what are the questions that older people have raised with us, and what will be Age UK’s priorities, as the policy agenda develops, to ensure a better later life for everyone, no matter where
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other support is available. We also want to hear from you, so please email us at carers@agecymru.org.uk or call us on 029 2043 1538. 4 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales Identifying ... for Entitled to - https://www.entitledto.co.uk/?utm_source=BAdviser&utm_ medium=referral&utm_campaign=GovUK Turn2us - https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/AboutYou?utm_ source=BAdviser&utm_medium=
