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October 2010 This briefing explores older peoples’ involvement in volunteering and politics. Nearly 4.9 million people aged 65 and over in England (58%) take part in volunteering or civic engagement.1 In our ... that that 39% of people aged 65-74 and 24% of those 75+ said they were involved in formal volunteering at least once per year.3 Volunteering benefits both health and quality of life. Older volunteers
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1 Ref: 0512 Charging fees in Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal 6 March 2012 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Christopher Brooks Email: christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK 1-6 Tavistock
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Public Policy Statement Employment and contribution September 2016 Summary Older people make a significant contribution to Welsh life and the Welsh economy. Age Cymru believes that all people ... responsibilities and as consumers. An ageing population may bring challenges but it is also a significant opportunity. To fully grasp this opportunity we must put aside outdated assumptions and recognise the
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1 Consultation Response The Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee National Assembly for Wales Rail Franchise & The Metro consultation February 2017 Age Cymru is the leading national charity ... healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise
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Option 1 Option 2 Advocacy Services in Ynys Mon and Gwynedd In addition to the services above, the MCA, MHA and SSWB Acts set out statutory rights to advocacy. If they apply, you may also choose from the ... they lack capacity and have no appropriate family / friends to consult? If not, are they facing serious medical treatment, a safeguarding concern or DoLS? Or does their RPR need support in their role? If
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Statement Information, advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed ... access services and entitlements and contribute to society. Delivered effectively, it can help to promote the independence of older people, empowering them to make choices, secure their rights and act in their
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Women and Equalities Select Committee: Transgender Equality Inquiry call for evidence Ref: 3215 August 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for ... consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Katherine Hill, Strategy Adviser, Equality and Human Rights katherine.hill@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6
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Improving lives: the work, health and disability Green Paper February 2017 Ref: 0817 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Christopher Brooks christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock
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Consultation Response Reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect: Home Office and Department for Education October, 2016 Ref 3016 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. richard.powley@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H
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Submission to Women and Equalities Select Committee Older workers inquiry November 2017 Ref: 2517 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Christopher Brooks christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock
