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country, a ‘fourth generation’. Often people talk about the ‘older population’ (aged 65 and over) as a homogeneous group. However, through our research, our contact with leading experts, and our engagement ... professional audiences, such as civil servants, national and local politicians, doctors, nurses, carers and care workers, care home managers, charities… the list could go on. In addition to this book
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and Professor James Goodwin Improving later life. Services for older people – what works. 4 Welcome As a major provider of services to older people, Age UK is deeply interested in what research tells us ... likely costs, cost savings and sustainability. Five Benefits for older people and carers are likely to go beyond the narrow focus of a particular service. Service providers should value – and make use of
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London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation In June, Ofgem published a statutory consultation paper as part of its Priority Services Register Review.1 It seeks views on proposals to energy companies’ priority ... to groups of customers identified as being in vulnerable circumstances. The proposals relate to energy suppliers and network operators (NOs), referred to collectively as energy companies. Age UK is the
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Labour and Equalities) University of Leeds July 2015 fit as a fiddle is a programme run by Age UK and funded by the Big Lottery Fund as part of the Wellbeing programme www.ageuk.org.uk www.fitasafiddle ... line with the wider focus of the fit as a fiddle portfolio, the emphasis is on providing community led projects with a strong volunteer base, something which is viewed as key to ensuring sustainability over
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those who care for them raised issues such as the NHS, the quality of social care, the level of the state pension and the future of universal benefits such as the bus pass. The event received significant ... them as a low priority2 16 17 The moment #notbymyselfie trended on Twitter Our #notbymyselfie social media campaign took Twitter by storm, reaching up to 10 million people. Our hashtag trended as hundreds
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Age UK Scotland. Key points and recommendations We do not believe that the Lifetime ISA (LISA) as proposed represents a serious threat to pension saving, but we do anticipate some negative effect on ... concerned if the LISA were to be a precursor to a move to an ISA model for pension saving more generally as our research suggests this would lead to worse outcomes. Our response to the ‘Strengthening Incentives
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issues or challenges that a person living with dementia may face. This could be something as life changing as moving from living in their own home to a different care setting, planning for the future and ... that can support people living with dementia. We always work to provide as many resources and options to people living with dementia as we possibly can. We aim to empower people living with dementia and make
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Services Heads, member from GTAP Board, National Commissioning Board and ADSS Cymru. Hello!...... As Ffion has sailed away into the sunset I would like to say a warm hello to all the readers of this ... contribution to a wonderful project. As time goes on I look forward to working with you all and forging new links and relationships. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact
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Health England 6 Introduction What is loneliness? Loneliness and social isolation are widely recognised as among the most significant and entrenched issues facing our ageing society. The two are often talked ... to determine without reference to the individual and their own values, needs, wishes and feelings. As such, it is also a complex, and often time-consuming, issue to address. However it is an issue that
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older people Younger people sample = 26 Online survey conducted with young people Where did you hear about the Technology Together opportunities? Older survey respondents Younger survey respondents ... their computer or laptop 10 respondents identified ‘trying something new’ or ‘learning new skills’ as the reason for taking part Nearly all respondents felt taking part would help increase their confidence
