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people to access public services online. The aim is to make services more efficient and cost-effective but also to provide information and access to services in a way that is quick and convenient for individuals ... those who can use them will choose to do so whilst those who can’t are not excluded’ It also states that ‘it is important that we do not leave anyone behind in this move to a digital by default approach’
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Annual Accounts 2011/12 Improving later life Together We all want the best possible later life for our families, our friends and ourselves. With your help, we can change lives. Together. 1 Funding ... auditors’ report to the members of Age UK 59 Age UK 87 Professional advisers 88 Corporate governance 53 Age UK and its partners 55 Risk and internal control 55 How we raise our funds 41 Planning for 2012/13 and
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friendly Wales Winter wrapped up A guide to keeping warm, safe and well this winter Health & wellbeing 1 Winter wrapped up Contents What this guide is about 2 Preparing for winter 3 Staying safe and healthy 6 ... 6 Keeping warm indoors and out 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently 17 Winter myths 20 Useful organisations 23 Helpful telephone numbers
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factsheet gives information about the law relating to park homes (also called mobile homes or caravans). It is aimed at park homeowners who are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people ... living in holiday caravans or lodges. It includes points to consider when buying a park home and refers to organisations that offer advice and support to park home residents. Advice should usually be sought
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EQUALITIES AND DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM Age Cymru is strongly committed to equality and diversity. This commitment is fundamental to the achievement of Age Cymru’s vision and objectives. So that we can measure ... from this form will be used for evaluation purposes only. If you would rather not answer the questions posed under any of the headings please simply leave blank.Application for the Post of: When answering
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One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 2 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in ... Wales Contents Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project 3 Identifying and supporting older unpaid carers in Wales 4 Your rights 5 Carers needs assessment 6 Should I talk to my GP? 8 Benefits and financial
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challenges of combining work and care in later life Introduction With more and more people providing care for friends and family, the role played by government and employers in supporting longer working lives ... than ever. This report examines the challenges and barriers facing carers aged 50+ as they attempt to juggle their caring responsibilities with work, as well as some of the potential solutions. Through
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Improving later life for people with sight loss Summary Society is in the midst of a longevity revolution. The prevalence of sight loss increases with age: currently there are almost 2 million people ... consequences for wider health and wellbeing. Compared with the general older population, older people with sight loss: • Are more likely to have other health conditions • Are more likely to have difficulty
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Improving later life for people with sight loss 3 Contents 4 Welcome 6 Sight loss in an ageing society 10 The lived experience of people with sight loss 20 The policy environment 22 Ways forward ... and recommendations 28 Agenda for action 29 References Dedicated to the memory of Alan Suttie, a former Trustee of RNIB who passed away in 2014. Alan dedicated his life to improving the lives of blind and
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Consultation Response Fair Work Commission call for evidence about fair work in Wales November 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales ... should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people
