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changed over time. For example recently, the Financial Conduct Authority has highlighted the large numbers of people approaching or in retirement with interest-only mortgages. Age UK’s information and advice ... anecdotally some advisers are reporting seeing larger numbers of older people in difficulties. StepChange Debt Charity has reported an increase in the number of people of all ages seeking help with debt in 2012
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pass should be maintained, and that there should be no change to the permissible time of travel. A number of reasons were given, including: Travel to GP, hospital and other essential appointments – which ... no buses or infrequent services. We note on page 9 of the consultation (Bus Journeys) that ‘the number of “live” passes in use in Wales has continued to increase’, and that ‘In 2016/2017, the journeys
increasingly understand to be the severe health impacts associated with this. 4. Age Cymru runs a number of programmes and projects designed to enable older people who are socially excluded or living in ... come together, and for some members it was the first time they had left their local community for a number of years. 9. Following on from the hugely successful ‘Pimp My Uke’ project, Men’s Sheds across
Edition 10’. The number of older people in Wales is growing and we are, on average, expected to live longer. 2014-based National Population Projections for Wales indicate that the number people aged 65 and
lives. However, the latest edition of Age Cymru’s ‘Advocacy Counts’3 reports a continued fall in the number of specialist advocacy providers and advocates for older people in Wales. Victoria Lloyd 3 “I have ... article provides an overview of social policy relating to voice, choice and control, and highlights a number of issues facing advocacy at a policy level that have an impact for older people in Wales at a personal
charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H ... confusion.) Evidence of problems Over the years, the OFT has collected evidence showing that significant numbers of older leaseholders have experienced problems with the operation of the market. A single challenge
charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H ... by the government’s introduction of more ‘freedom and choice’ in pensions, and by the increasing numbers of older people in the UK. The retirement issues centre on: Saving enough for retirement
essential for our ageing population. By 2040, nearly 1 in 4 people in the UK will be over 65. The number of people over 85 – the fastest growing age group – is predicted to more than double in the next ... geography. Launched in 2006, it now encompasses close to 300 communities in 33 countries and a growing number in the UK. In practice, an ‘age friendly’ community is one where local people have decided their