unfair or relates to discrimination law), would be ineligible for the right to request flexible working and to request time off for training, and would not qualify for redundancy payments. This would be ... employee owner proposals. For the proposals to work in practice, there must be greater safeguards for employees. The right to request flexible working is likely to be important for many older workers
ation of families, may have an effect on the availability of care. • The change factors often work against each other or appear to be having less effect than might be thought. While reduced family size reduces the ... en until it’s biologically too late, or the perceived costs and benefits of childbearing versus work and leisure activities.’5 5 ONS, 2013
interpreted and implemented by local authorities3. As such, it is also an important document for those working in the field of homelessness and has been used extensively in the production of this factsheet (references ... and your partner continue to ensure that rent and mortgage payments are made while a settlement is worked out. A local authority can say you made yourself ‘intentionally homeless’ if you lose your home because
olds) are seen as a lucky generation: they have enjoyed high employment rates over much of their working lives and many were able to get onto the housing ladder in time to benefit from steep house price ... Firstly, pensions are changing. With defined benefit schemes having seen their peak, families must work harder to ensure they maintain a decent standard of living in later life. The percentage of people
programmes. • We provide independent advocacy. • We support carers. • We campaign and research. • We work with our local partners and older people’s organisations. 3 Section 1: Introduction Definition of ... their own environment. Forums identify the issues that their members are most concerned about and work to improve local services across the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. They’re concerned with
of clients All aged 18 to 64 379,455 of whom: Physical Disability 143,175 Mental Health 118,810 Learning Disability 107,055 Substance Misuse and Other 10,410 The PSSRU estimates the mean weekly costs ... local authority to people aged 18-64 Disability (£) Physical Disability 2033 Mental Health 1054 Learning Disability 2935 Combining the number of clients per type of service and the mean weekly cost per
sauce are all high in salt, so use them sparingly. Staying hydrated Water is vital for our bodies to work properly so it’s important to drink plenty. Not drinking enough can cause constipation, headaches ... for yourself, consider getting help. Talk to your local adult social services department (or social work department in Scotland) and explain any problems you’re having with shopping, cooking or other daily
the most vulnerable members of our communities across Wales. Advocates and their organisations have worked together to provide evidence about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people we support.”
essential that older people feel empowered to speak up about their own choices and views. We believe that work is needed to increase knowledge and raise awareness of the rights of older people across Wales. For
Cadbury is joining forces with Age UK to fight loneliness We’re proud that Age UK is working with Cadbury to help draw attention to the 225,000 older people who often go a whole week without speaking to