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Gearing up Housing Associations’ responses to tenants with dementia from black and minority ethnic groups Valerie Lipman, Jill Manthorpe About the Authors Valerie Lipman has worked in the older people’s ... with the Race Equality Foundation and the National Housing Federation. The authors are most grateful to all those Housing Associations that provided information – those whose experience and views are mentioned
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or left to struggle on their own. We’re here to listen, support, advise and help people to feel independent and secure in their own homes. By leaving us a gift in your will, you can help us to be there ... there for people like Huw, Emlyn and Gwen. We’ll be here to keep Huw company After moving across the country to be closer to his family, Huw found he was at a loss without his closeknit group of friends.
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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 basis (this could be formally or informally).2 Similarly, ... and interaction,23 • healthy behaviours and the ability to cope with one’s own illness,24 • provides a positive transition from work to retirement.25 Below is a summary of the relative benefits from a
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We consider people to be living in poverty when their resources are not enough to meet their basic needs and also to allow them to take part in society.i This could mean struggling to cover food and energy ... sudden emergency such as the cooker breaking down, or being unable to afford the cost of transport needed to visit a friend or go to a social club. How is poverty measured? Poverty and low income can
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through case work 463 referrals received 114 people supported to find more appropriate services 565 issues dealt with 100% of people were responded to within 7 days 98% felt they had their voices heard 89% ... ambassadors 2021-2022 Mr L was looking to get voluntary work, preferably a driving role. Due to mild learning difficulties, he needed support to find opportunities in the area and to contact the relevant people.
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general information on the range of information guides and factsheets only, which we hope will be of use to you. Nothing in this leaflet should be construed as the giving of specific advice and it should not ... arising from its use. We aim to ensure that the information is as up to date and accurate as possible, but please be warned that certain areas are subject to change from time to time. Date of publication:
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Budget to increase the choice and flexibility available to individuals when they come to access their defined contribution pension savings. From April 2015 there will no longer be a requirement to purchase ... pension pot. The Government also proposes to guarantee that individuals approaching retirement will receive free and impartial face-to-face guidance to help them to make the choices that best suit their needs
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Submission to the Work and Pensions Committee Pension freedoms inquiry October 2017 Ref: 2217 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this inquiry The Work and Pensions Select Committee is running this inquiry to ascertain the impact that the 2015 ‘freedom and choice’ reforms have had on individual consumers.
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Page 1 of 18 Factsheet 71 Park homes February 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about the law relating to park homes (also called mobile homes or caravans). It is aimed at park ... are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people staying or living in holiday caravans or lodges. It includes points to consider when buying a park home and refers to organisations
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Corporate governance Auditors’ report and accountsImproving later life Independent auditors’ report to the members of Age UK 59 Age UK 87 Professional advisers 88 Corporate governance 53 Age UK and its ... Financial review 46 Welcome Money matters 6 Health & wellbeing 10 Home & care 16 Travel & lifestyle 20 Work & learning 24 Closer to home 28 Around the world 34 Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive
