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One in five adults still smoke. A third of us drink too much alcohol. Just under two thirds of us are overweight or obese. These changes mean that we need to take a longer view -a Five-Year Forward View ... The NHS has dramatically improved over the past fifteen years. Cancer and cardiac outcomes are better; waits are shorter; patient satisfaction much higher. Progress has continued even during global recession
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set up before her death in summer 2016, to shine a powerful spotlight on the millions of people who are lonely living in our communities. The Commission was a response to Jo’s own experience - of finding ... efforts have helped people talk about their own feelings of loneliness, and think about the people who are lonely in their lives and what they could do to help them. And we have stimulated new debate about
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Love later life We are many things to many people Ageing is different for everyone and, of course, the challenges and the demands are different for everyone too. At Age UK we are many things to many people ... companionship and support. But one thing is the same for everyone: we’re always here. Wherever you are in your life, ageing is a journey we’ll take together, hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder. We all know
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they retire, or be resigned to a life where they are forced to choose between basic essentials on a daily basis in order to make ends meet. Yet throughout this report are real examples of what life is like ... incomes. It is a story of having to make stark compromises and tough choices every day. For those who are reliant on the State Pension, or small personal pensions, it can be difficult to pay for even basic
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evaluation systems and processes across delivery programmes, ensuring that appropriate methodologies are recognised and used. He can be contacted at Vinal.Karania@ageuk.org.uk or on 020-3033-1182. ... and the approach has been one of inclusivity such that older people participating in the sessions are able to take part along with their spouses, family members and carers. 2.4. The delivery of each
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about retirement income Executive Summary The retirement income reforms announced in the 2014 Budget are the most significant changes to the taxation of pensions for a generation. The reforms increase the ... taking what they are offered or choosing the middle of multiple options. Despite more than 10 years of effort and rewriting the literature and documents consumers are sent when they are about to retire
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Making Intergenerational Connections – an Evidence Review What are they, why do they matter and how to make more of them Lisbeth Drury Dominic Abrams Hannah J. Swift Centre for the Study of Group ... referenced as: Drury, L., Abrams, D., & Swift, H. J., (2017). Making intergenerational connections: What are they, why do they matter and how to make more of them. London: Age UK Date: 2017 ISBN 978-0-9568731-9-4
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Improving later life. Today and tomorrow. About Age UK Age UK has a vision of a world where older people flourish. We are here to stand up for the 14 million people in the UK and 846 million people internationally ... strides in many areas. Public recognition of Age UK has continued to grow – over 85% of the population are now aware of us. Our website reached over 5 million unique visitors in this year alone. Together
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healthier, longer lives and to enjoy a sense of wellbeing • l ive in homes and neighbourhoods that are safe and comfortable and which enable them to lead fulfilling lives • h ave opportunities to participate ... citizens, good neighbours, family members and workers • e njoy the benefits of longer life, wherever they are in the world. • d eliver trusted information and advice to more than 6 million people each year • e
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Empathetically listen to callers and where necessary, signpost them at their request Talk to callers being non-judgemental, confidential and compassionate; and explore the issues that are important to them Provide ... of loneliness and isolation. This service provides a safe space, where people are listened to, supported to explore the issues that are important to them, helping people consider whether they need support
