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Size for Qualitative Research ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of qualitative research methods is to look for meaning ... meaning (i.e. to understand the why and how behind things). It is therefore about developing richness in data based on an in-depth understanding rather than representativeness which is the preserve of quantitative
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AgeUKIG15 Common problems and how to manage them. Bladder and bowel problems. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our ... 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 that
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AgeUKIG13 Practical and emotional help when you’re looking after someone Advice for carers 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 that
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Claiming the right benefits for you Money matters Who we are Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. We work to develop and deliver positive change with and for older people. Together ... wellbeing programmes. • We provide independent advocacy. • We support carers. • We campaign and research. Age Cymru Mariners House Trident Court East Moors Road Cardiff CF24 5TD 029 2043 1555 www.agecymru.org
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Do you need help from a trained Independent Dementia Advocate to: • Understand your accommodation options? • Understand the choices you can make? • Access the services you need? • Stay connected to ... matter to you? • Know your rights, and make sure they are respected and upheld? • Feel safe and get the help you need when you need it? • Have your voice heard in all aspects of your life? • Have a voice
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Invaluable Campaigning for greater support for older carers 1 Introduction 2 Summary 4 ‘We never retire’ 6 Support for older carers 8 Financial support – Carer’s Allowance 8 Support to have a life and identity ... carers 20 Getting information to older carers 20 Carers’ stories – What it is like to be a carer post-retirement 22 Contents 2 Care and support is currently in crisis due to lack of funding. Fewer and fewer
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We have a number of exciting volunteering opportunities you can get involved in.
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If you’re on a low income and struggling to cover your rent, you could claim Housing Benefit. Housing Benefit is money to help people on a low income to cover their rent. Housing Benefit is a means-tested ... amount you can get depends on: your savings who you live with how much rent you pay how many rooms you have in your home if you get disability or carer’s benefits (such as Carer’s Allowance , Attendance
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Age-friendly business Valuing and including older consumers in supermarkets and service companies February 2017 2 Introduction We often hear about our ageing society and the power of the ‘grey pound’ ... older people still struggle to access and navigate shops and other businesses. This results in exclusion and frustration for many people, and wasted opportunities for businesses. Age UK is the UK’s largest
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One Digital Learning from the Age UK Project Vinal K Karania (Research Manager), December 2016 BACKGROUND WHAT IS ONE DIGITAL? • Big Lottery-funded venture led by a partnership of Digital Unite, Affinity ... Sutton, AbilityNet, SCVO, Age UK and Citizens Online • Each partner delivered specific projects, through the use ‘trusted intermediaries’ to promote and deliver basic digital skills to end beneficiaries •
