Contact: Jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk 2 The Autumn Budget on 22 November was notable mainly for what it did not say, and in particular neither social care nor pensioners received a mention. However ... worry most of all about the millions of older people in our country in declining health, with a need for extra support, and on a low retirement income after a working life spent on low pay, many of whom live
support you to have access to them if you wish. If you feel you’re at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, we can look at ways to help you feel safe. We welcome all feedback about our service. If you have any ... email advocacy@agecymru.org.uk Someone there for you and only you Someone to listen to you and support you so you can make your own decisions Someone to help you access and understand information and make
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the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes around 165 local Age UKs reaching most of England. In 2014-15 nearly 5.7million people ... people came to Age UK and our local partners for information and advice on a range of issues to do with later life. We work closely with Age Cymru, Age NI and Age Scotland. Summary and key points Although
Stop Falling: Start Saving Lives and Money Introduction 2 What we want to achieve 3 What is currently happening to prevent falls 4 The cost of falls 5 The experiences of people in later life 6 Advice ... prevention services 8 Examples of falls prevention services 12 Recommendations 21 Where to go for more information 22 Contents 2 Falls represent the most frequent and serious type of accident in people aged
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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Missed opportunities: the impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services Missed opportunities: the impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services 1 Introduction 2 Changes to Bus Services ... Missed opportunities: the impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services 2 Introduction Bus services provide a lifeline for many older people. For those without easy access to a car, having accessible
As we spend so much of our time at work, it's important that we know our employment rights. Your rights at work depend on your employment status, for example, whether you are defined as a worker, an employee ... explain the difference below. Employee You’re considered an employee when you: work under a contract of employment, which agrees terms such as pay, annual leave, and working hours. have to carry out this
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