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pockets. We also helped 850,000 older people in developing countries to receive 1.8 million services. As well as telling today’s story, our Annual Review looks towards 2020 and beyond. The number of people aged ... priorities for the future.1 Our staff, volunteers, local partners and supporters deserve a huge thank you. Our partnership with them is one we are particularly proud of and one that enables us to work day
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and building on success seeing change as an opportunity not a problem. Effective We strive to get the best and get results by: doing what we say we’re going to do monitoring our work and evaluating ... supporting to develop to full potential giving recognition and praise for a job well done and ‘going the extra mile’ giving constructive feedback, learning from mistakes and building upon successes
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around Wales Wow that’s as far as... How your fundraising makes a difference A friendship call makes a huge difference How far do I walk / run / cycle? Your fundraising pack Did you know? Our official route ... Wales Our Target Two million steps in September 2022 5 Aberystwyth - Ceredigion, WalesWow that’s as far as... Two million steps or 1,047 miles, walking around Wales is roughly equivalent to the distance
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Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive, October 2022 As the nights draw in and the leaves start to turn, it is inevitable that we start to think about winter. This edition you can find out how to get hold of a copy ... simply not the case at the moment and we are determined to continue our calls for improvement. If you are affected by delays in care please let us know, together our voices for change are stronger. There
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someone treats you unfairly because of your age. It can also include the way that older people are represented in the media, which can have a wider impact on the public’s attitudes. If you experience ageism ... against? You may be fully aware that you have been subject to ageism, but in some situations it may not be so obvious. Although ageism is often seen as a workplace issue, you may face it when you’re out
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fairly said to represent Age UK’s position on the broader questions being raised in this review. As you would expect, Age UK’s primary concern is for those people who are most likely to suffer detriment ... Age UK’s view. We do not think it is practical to vary State Pension age according to factors such as occupation or geography. We think it is both possible and necessary to provide more protection to
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mentioned concerns about places they can rest and whether public toilets would be open: When able to go out [I need] toilets around and seats to [be] able to rest. (Female, 85-89, Torfaen) [I need] More ... three or less out of 10. Uneven pavements and brick pavements that are slippery when wet were seen as hazardous. Pavements obstructed with parked cars, bins and street furniture restricted access for wheelchairs
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ageing and older people’s issues, drawing on the views, experience and expertise of older people and paying particular attention to the voices of disadvantaged and vulnerable older people. About Age UK The ... planning, to health and social care, housing design, and age discrimination. This work was completed as part of an Age UK Fellowship, a programme of policy-relevant research into the societal consequences
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member, a friend or a neighbour. If you can answer Yes to all of the following questions, we’d like to hear from you: • Are you aged 50 or over and live in Wales? • Do you, unpaid, look after a family member ... to older age? • Are you currently not accessing any formal support or services to help you in your role looking after someone/giving unpaid support? How you can help us We’d like you to complete a survey
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disadvantaged at work because of their age. We deem that everyone should be able to remain in work as long as they desire and are capable of doing so, and no-one should be disadvantaged because of their age ... for older people?’ 3 Participants were asked to rate several elements about their community, such as local services, public transport, neighbourhood safety, by awarding each element with marks out of
