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consultation seeks views on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s legal strategy. Introduction We welcome the publication of the draft strategy and the opportunity to comment on the proposals. As a ... used in partnership with you? Please give reasons for your choice and any relevant further comment on the exercise of these powers: 4.1) Issue judicial review proceedings 4.2) Power to intervene 4.2)
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recommendations 5 Introduction 7 What is this inquiry? 7 Definitions 8 Background to the inquiry 8 Why does retirement housing matter? 9 How did the inquiry work? 9 Recent reports and guidance on retirement housing ... Patrick Yates Sheltered Housing UK Association For profiles of the panel members, please see Appendix 2 on page 55. The residents’ panel and Age UK would like to thank all the witnesses who took part in the
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theme, read about our celebration on National Walking Month and the value of joining one of our Nordic Walking groups as a walker or a volunteer. We’ve got information on the research we’ve conducted into ... Cardiff has signed up to take part in Age Cymru’s Big Step fundraiser in July. After pupils reflected on the effects of the pandemic upon their older relatives, they decided to support older people in as
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find you have a significant amount of money you didn’t know about. It’s easy to lose touch with one or more of your accounts. Perhaps you’ve moved addresses or you may have had an account opened for ... because you’ve changed addresses and haven’t notified them of your new address there has been no activity on your account for a few years (such as deposits or withdrawals) Even if an account has been marked inactive
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Consultation Response: voices of older people The Care Act: consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support ... around the country between January and February 2015 to discuss the Government’s proposals for a cap on an individual’s costs for social care. Nine consultation events in total were held from different parts
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carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you look after a partner, relative or friend who’d find it difficult to manage without your ... apply to you? “I’m just doing what anyone would do in my position.” Lots of people don’t see themselves as a carer because they think of the support they give a loved one as their duty. But this doesn’t
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Age-friendly banking What it is and how you do it About Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can ... Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org Contents Foreword 4 1. Introduction – what is age-friendly banking? 6 2. What older people tell us about their banking experiences 10 3. Age-friendly banking
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wellbeing 1 Winter wrapped up Contents What this guide is about 2 Preparing for winter 3 Staying safe and healthy 6 Keeping warm indoors and out 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible ... safe and as comfortable as possible this winter. 2 Winter wrapped up what next? What this guide is about This guide explains what you can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as
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onset of Covid 19 at the beginning of 2020. During the recent pandemic many of us have lost loved ones, we’ve witnessed the disruption of health and care services, and heard the plight of many older people ... being rolled out at pace, we’re keen to hear again the experiences of older people and their thoughts on recovery. Age Cymru’s chief executive Victoria Lloyd says: “When we first undertook this survey we
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London WC1H 9NA. The consultation Age UK would like to thank UN DESA for requesting NGO input on the main elements for inclusion in an international human rights instrument for older people referred ... force combining Help the Aged and Age Concern. We have almost 120 years of combined history to draw on, bringing together talents, services and solutions to enrich the lives of people in later life. Age
