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equipment (‘an auxiliary aid’) or getting someone to do something to assist the disabled person (‘an auxiliary service’). This can include providing personalised communication aids for people with autism ... take at this time. What is reasonable? It depends on factors such as: ⚫ how effective the change will be in assisting disabled people in general or a particular disabled customer, client, service user
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course will cover) is not considered to be a key influencing factor in terms of uptake. However, the branding of Age UK appears to work well in terms of giving people confidence that courses will be for ... for ‘people in the same boat’ and that tutors will understand the concerns and worries of someone approaching learning at an older age. An important factor in terms of converting interest to use appears
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pleased to see that the plan for transforming and modernising care includes many developments that will over time help older people’s health and wellbeing improve. In our most recent annual older people’s ... services. In almost all areas satisfaction had gone down over previous surveys. The increase in delays will have undoubtedly contributed to reductions in satisfaction. Addressing backlogs The plan is ambitious
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than under the current system. And it is unclear whether rates will be increased if the older partner is disabled and if so how disability will be assessed. Older partners may have to draw more on their ... to increase work incentives rather than cut spending we believe there is scope to use savings that will be made to provide an additional element within Universal Credit where one partner is older. The
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needs and participate fully in communities. We will monitor the progress of Welsh Government’s national strategy ‘Prosperity for All’,2 which we hope will provide impetus for positive change. In this issue ... women. The State Pension is the most important source of income for the majority of pensioners. It will continue to be the mainstay of retirement income for many, especially for those with low and modest
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Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has projected that older households over 65 will represent almost half (48 per cent) of all household growth up to 2026.2 By 2033, 19 per cent of the ... this report makes clear, there isn’t one simple solution that will suit everyone. Older people want a range of choices and the vast majority will continue to look towards mainstream Promoting independence
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The Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his first and last ‘Spring’ Budget on 8 March (as Budgets will in future take place in the Autumn). In a document that was light on surprises, most of the key points ... proposed funding of £2bn over 3 years and announced plans for a Green Paper later in 2017. Age UK will be considering these plans against 10 principles we think should underpin their approach. Age UK’s
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joining a gym – just a few small changes can make a big difference. The changes you want or need to make will be specific to you, as they depend on your starting point and what you want to achieve. But whatever ... the key is still finding an activity that you enjoy and can do. It’s OK to have an off day Some days will be better than others. Some days, your body might be telling you that you need to do less or do nothing
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directed at the highest levels of government and the civil service in London and Brussels. We are aided in this work by our Chief Executive, Baroness Sally Greengross, former director-general of Age Concern ... compared to a quarter of the richest fifth. Although it has been suggested that increasingly people will enter retirement with debts because they have been used to having credit cards and other forms of
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older partner will receive additional elements in Universal Credit but could still face lower incomes than under the current system. And it is unclear whether, and if so how, rates will be increased if ... time. The Government wants to ensure that the younger person has incentives to work. However this will be achieved through the work-related requirements that are being introduced and it is unnecessary
