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4.9 million people aged 65 and over in England (58%) take part in volunteering or civic engagement.1 In our own Age UK survey we found that 41% of people over retirement age in the UK volunteer on a regular ... 1 Cohesion Research Statistical Release 11 (Citizenship Survey 2008-09, England), Table 3 (participation
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Written evidence: Bus Services Bill March 2017 Why bus services matter to older people 1. Age UK believes that wherever they live older people should be able to reach key services, friends and family ... they can face particular challenges with access to transport. 8. Powers of authorities – New Clause 1 8.2 Age UK believes that authorities should have the discretion and resources to tailor services in
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5 million targeted Almost 5 million older people (65+) believe they have been targeted by scammers.1 12% responded While only 12% of those targeted responded to a scam, this means around half a million ... are bereaved, lonely or living with dementia. The financial and health impacts can be devastating. 1. Banks Banks have a vital role to play in helping consumers avoid scams. They can educate and warn customers;
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FAQs about Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life 1. What is Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life? Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life is a summary measure that provides information on how ... less important (with participation being the largest contribution to the wellbeing score, see Figure 1 in the summary report, available at www.ageuk.org.uk/wellbeingresearch ) that the average wellbeing
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.................................................................................................. 1 Foreword .......................................................................................... ... ................................... 11 Section 1: The older population: Numbers, health conditions and functioning .......................... 14 Chart 1: The older population .........................
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.................................................................................................. 1 Foreword .......................................................................................... ... ................................... 11 Section 1: The older population: Numbers, health conditions and functioning .......................... 14 Chart 1: The older population .........................
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Option 1 Option 2 Advocacy Services in Flintshire 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 services
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Option 1 Option 2 Advocacy Services in Newport 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 services below
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1 Introduction This briefing aims to assist Population Assessment Lead Officers with assessing availability of, and gaps for, advocacy in the context of the requirements placed on local authorities by ... or multiple issues”. The role of the Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) is described in Annex 1 of the Code. Note that non-statutory independent professional advocacy may be used to support people
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Publication date Contact Author Web Acknowledgements Description Researchers and editors Contents 1 Why this guide? 4 Falls: the facts 4 2 Background 5 3 What is the evidence for falls prevention exercise ... in people aged 65 and over account for over 4 million hospital bed days each year in England alone.1 • The healthcare cost associated with fragility fractures is estimated at £2 billion a year.2 • Injurious
