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Experiences of Local Age UKs delivering it for the first time A Qualitative Evaluation Vinal K Karania (Research Manager, Evaluation & Impact) 19th August 2015 Acknowledgement The author of this report ... presentation provides the findings of a qualitative evaluation of a project aimed at supporting seven local Age UK local partners to be begin offering the activity of Walking Football in their localities
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Factsheet 10w April 2024 Paying for a permanent care home placement in Wales Factsheet 10w April 2024 (amended May 2024) 2 of 76 Contents 1 Information about ... and accompanying Code of Practice guidance 10 3 Provision of information & advice and advocacy by local authorities 12 4 Obtaining help from your local authority
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Introduction 5 2. Purpose of the research 6 3. Method 9 4. Findings 10 • Issues with data collection 10 • Waiting for care 11 • Addressing the issues 14 • Support whilst waiting for care 18 • Support from ... third sector 20 Conclusions 22 Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables Table 1 Time from a request for a care assessment and the assessment being completed 19/20 and 20/21 11 Table 2: Percentage completed
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service companies February 2017 2 Introduction We often hear about our ageing society and the power of the ‘grey pound’. Yet progress among businesses towards attracting and including older consumers is ... results in exclusion and frustration for 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
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the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network comprises of around 165 local Age UKs reaching most of England. Each year we provide Information ... or problems in receiving benefits they will normally at least have some income from their State Pension. It is therefore relatively uncommon for people to seek help from Age UK on the grounds that they have
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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 at King’s College London Research ... 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 been produced for Age UK by
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AgeUKIG48 From concerns and diagnosis to support and future care. Living with dementia. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by ... uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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Payment Campaigner Pack - Wales Thank you so much for downloading this pack. We’re so excited to work with you to save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners! Contents Why we’re campaigning ... ............................................................................ 2 What you can do to help ...................................................................................... 3 Writing to
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Public Policy Statement Carers August 2019 Summary The Welsh Government defines a carer as “anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is disabled, physically ... the 2011 census, there were 369,186 carers2 living in Wales, representing 12% of the population, the highest proportion of carers of all UK countries. 87,173 of these carers were aged 65 and over, and 131
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coerce, deceive and force individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment. Potential indicators of slavery Victims may show signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished ... or influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with their neighbourhood or where they work Victims may be living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation, and / or living and working
