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individual perspectives. In addition to spaces allocated for specific national or regional groups, a number of individual members were recruited by public appointment. The Consultative Forum has a maximum
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and preferences of a growing number of older consumers. Older people have shown less appetite for mobile and internet banking and many also have poor access to telephonic or broadband connections. Banks
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There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, there are common misconceptions about what constitutes the evidence base for falls prevention exercise – perhaps because of the sheer number of research ... prevention (such as chair-based classes). This can reinforce misconceptions about what works. There are a number of evidence based exercise programmes, these are: • Otago • FaME (Falls Management Exercise)/Postural
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company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). Registered address: Age UK, 7th Floor, One America Square, 17 Crosswall
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involved in town planning, as consultations are often only available online which excludes a high number of older people. It was felt that local planning departments should make services available to ensure ... Paper. Listening to you: Your health matters. Consultation on proposal for a Public Health Bill. Number WG20703.
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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 ... likely to be disproportionately expensive. Instead, a requirement to fulfil a free face-to-face or telephone appointment with Pension Wise may be more appropriate. The message that ‘this is not the right
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Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Cambrian Buildings, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FL, telephone them at 03442 640 670 or 029 2044 5030, or email ask@olderpeoplewales.com. The Commissioner has ... political parties or trade unions • In Wales we have a number of national organisations for older people advocating for their rights, as well as a number of local 50+ forums. Article 12: Right to marry and
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Closer to home 28 Around the world 34 Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive 2 The year in numbers 4 In 2011/12, Age UK was voted by MPs and Peers as the most influential charity in Westminster. ... we offer. Our flagship Information and Advice service reached over 6 million people through our telephone advice line and information guides. We have worked closely with our partners to deliver a service
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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 ... sector. Or it may find that there is online advice available, but nothing for those who require telephone or face to face support. We believe that it is the role of government, working with relevant stakeholders
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leading to fewer people receiving social care. o Joint working - it is widely recognised that a number of obstacles and challenges to providing quality person-centred care derive from the separation of ... budgets. 5. Demand for social care continues to grow with an ageing population and an increasing number of older people living with chronic or long-term health conditions. The provision of good quality
