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1 Diversity in older people and access to services – an evidence review By: Jo Moriarty and Jill Manthorpe A report of research carried out by the Social Care Workforce Research Unit ... parties may only reproduce this report or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained. Date: 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9568731-5-6 This report has
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businesses towards attracting and including older consumers is slow – many older people still struggle to access and navigate shops and other businesses. This results in exclusion and frustration for many ... many people, and wasted opportunities for businesses. Age UK is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Our information and advice reached around 5.9 million people
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is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting their lives. The Consultative Forum plays a key ... levels of our organisation. The Consultative Forum provides guidance in relation to the key activities of Age Cymru; contributes to Age Cymru events and activities including conferences, policy development,
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support they receive in the aftermath, are critical determinants of their long-term recovery and return to a reasonable quality of life. We regularly read articles in the media about ‘bed blocking’ and hear ... Sometimes there seems to be a tendency to blame the patients, it being implied that some older people and their families are ‘choosing’ to remain in hospital, thereby denying hospital care to others who are in
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Programme—Two years on—Where are we now? GTAP was funded in 2016 by Welsh Government to support the implementation of the advocacy element of the Social Services and Well-being Wales Act (2014). To achieve this ... this we have 3 overarching objectives: 1. To develop a National Framework for Commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy for Adults In Wales 2. To support and build the capacity of the advocacy
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Later Life 2015: A great place to grow older Contents Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide services and support at a national and local ... local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations. About Age UK Foreword
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Life 2015: A great place to grow older Executive summary Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide services and support at a national and ... and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations. About Age UK
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3 How to complain to your energy provider If something does go wrong with an energy supplier, the first thing to do is contact the company as soon as you can. Explain the problem and what you would like ... like to be done to fix it. Remember: • Try not to get emotional and keep your anger in check - you can be assertive without being aggressive; • Don’t be embarrassed – it’s your right to complain if you’re
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Rural Community Council Mervyn Kohler, Age UK Dr Kellie Payne, Learning and Research Manager, Campaign to End Loneliness Philip Talbot, Chief Executive, Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire Dr John Miles ... connectivity all combine to create additional challenges. Geography was highlighted as a particularly important factor and there are differences between areas: coastal and rural areas have a higher number of older
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environment in communities December 2019 Summary Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels ... environment that deters people from being involved in community life can contribute to this. The features that make a place desirable to live in can change as people get older. It is essential that the built environment
