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their name to Age UK. We are the new voice for millions of people in later life. We believe that by combining our time and our talents, our services and our solutions, and with your help, we can do more ... more to enrich the lives of many, both at home and abroad. By joining forces, we will ensure that more of our funds go where they are needed. We are now one of the most powerful and influential organisations
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largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. Age UK ... UK welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. This paper responds to selected questions posed in the ‘Respondents other than consumers’ section of the consultation document, discussing relevant
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of those targeted responded to a scam, this means around half a million older people could have fallen victim.2 Single older people Single older people are more likely to respond than married people ... own homes are 2.5 times more likely to either die or go into residential care within a year.4 3.4 million frauds There were 3.4 million incidents of fraud in the year to March 2017.5 Over half of these (57%)
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Information for older people on finding and using health services.
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for your job requirements can save you money, time and frustration. Be wary of traders who knock on your front door unexpectedly looking to get work - don’t feel pressured to hire them. If in doubt, always ... You can find a trusted tradesperson by: asking family and friends for personal recommendations. This is often the easiest and safest way to find a tradesperson who will give a quality service. using the
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Every year in the UK, an estimated £1.2bn is lost to investment fraud, but only 10% of all crimes are reported. Find out how to protect yourself and what to do if you're a victim.
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training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s duty to keep adults who need care and support safe ... managers and safeguarding, should they need to respond to any safeguarding concerns or disclosures whilst in their role. A safe and confidential space for participants to discuss and gain a clear understanding
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recommendations 28 Agenda for action 29 References Dedicated to the memory of Alan Suttie, a former Trustee of RNIB who passed away in 2014. Alan dedicated his life to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted ... was to understand the implications of sight loss in an ageing society for public policy and the provision of services and support. The learning from the seminar will be used by RNIB and Age UK to set an
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opportunity to be involved in online sessions designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out ... being in control of the online meeting (for example, admitting participants to the meeting) – Assisting volunteers or participants who are having technical issues – Facilitating the smooth running of the session
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Consultation Response Strengthening the incentive to save: a consultation on pensions tax relief Ref: 2915 September 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts ... suggested – firstly maintaining the status quo; secondly, switching to a single rate of tax relief for all savers; and thirdly, switching to a system where pension contributions are made from gross salary
