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As part of the UPR process Age UK is very pleased to have this opportunity to comment on the UK Government’s domestic human rights record over the past four years. This submission details the most significant ... the UK are abused. It also examines the UK Government’s record of reporting on the human rights situation of older people to the UN human rights treaty bodies. Please note this submission relates primarily
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England: www.citizensadvice.org.uk. In Wales: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales. GOV.UK. Official government website providing information on a range of topics including benefits, housing, employment, pensions ... be entitled to. Tel: 0800 169 65 65. www.ageuk.org.uk/benefits-check. Carer’s Allowance Unit. Government service providing information on Carer’s Allowance and how to claim it. Tel: 0800 731 0297.
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2 Background to elder abuse, neglect and safeguarding 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Legislation and government guidance in regard to safeguarding older people 6 2.3 What is elder abuse? 10 2.4 What is neglect ... services departments are the main responsible body, but the NHS, police and regulatory bodies may also have a role to play 35 6.2 The statutory duties ‘to report and
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a calm, natural balance of energy. Helps to loosen and strengthens joints and muscles, rejuvenates body, mind and spirit, improves concentration as well as helping with blood pressure problems and improving
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instrument should: • Make clear what human rights mean for older people and what obligations governments have to protect the rights of older people • Make clear that human rights apply to older people ... Explain the legal obligations that governments have towards older people around each human right, including when services are provided by someone other than the government, for example by a private company
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October 2012.2 Financial Services: Despite concerted lobbying on the part of Age UK and others the Government does not believe there is sufficient evidence of harmful age discrimination to apply the ban in ... the safety of competitors or to comply with rules set by national, international or sports governing bodies. Immigration Additionally s. 32 Equality Act 2012 exempts people from protection from discrimination
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been largely exempted from the ban. The Equality Act 2010 must be effectively used by the Welsh Government and all public authorities in Wales to protect older people from discrimination and promote age ... and the Welsh specific equality duties provide a framework for decision-making that assists public bodies to understand the needs of the ageing population and ensure that decisions they make do not disproportionately
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of people aged 75 and over is expected to increase by 24% during the same time frame.2 We need governments to take account of this demographic change and ensure that policies are tailored accordingly. At ... issues which are determined by the UK Government. However, it is important that the UK Government ensures that the financial settlement for Wales enables the Welsh Government to address the challenges of an
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This Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation is for establishing the rules and regulations governing the new secondary market for annuities. It covers a range of behavioural and consumer protection ... that will have an impact on their income for the rest of their lives. It is essential that all government departments and agencies are committed to ensuring consumer protection is the top priority, and
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better meet the needs of older carers and carers of people living with dementia, funded by the Welsh Government Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant. The project will support the early identification
