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Advocacy Newsletter Issue No 1 October 2020 HOPE Project Official Launch We’re proud to introduce an exciting new project that’s ready to support older people (50+) and carers all over Wales. The HOPE project (Helping others to participate and engage) was officially launched on 6 October 2020 with the support of Deputy Minister Julie Morgan and Welsh celebrity Roy Noble. HOPE is a
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Cylchlythyr Eiriolaeth Rhifyn Rhif 2 Ionawr 2021 Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi i gyd Newyddion am brosiect HOPE Diweddariad staffio Mae prosiect HOPE wedi gweld ambell i newid sefydliadol yn ddiweddar. Mae Deiniol Jones a ddechreuodd gyda'r prosiect fel Cydlynydd Gwirfoddoli ar gyfer Caerdydd a'r Fro wedi newid ei rôl i Swyddog Datblygu Eiriolaeth ar gyfer Caerdydd a'r Fro a Chwm Taf Morgannwg. Mae
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p September 2013 1. Introduction Long-term unemployment, usually defined as over 12 months out of work, is one of the most serious problems facing the 50+ cohort in the modern labour market. Of all older workers who are unemployed, nearly 47 per cent have been so for more than a year.i It can be very difficult or even impossible for these people to move back into work, often because of
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1 Summary As local authorities look for ways to cut spending, while continuing to support growing numbers of older people to stay healthy and active, this briefing makes the case for: • Building the effects of demographic change into budgets • Developing a more strategic approach to ageing and improved cross-sector and crossdepartment coordination • Protecting the most vulnerable • Delivery
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Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). Registered address: Tavis House,1–6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Age UK and its subsidiary companies and charities form the Age UK Group, dedicated to helping more people love later life. ID000000 03/17 Creating a ‘Career MOT at
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Creating a‘CareerMOT at 50’Helping people keep working and save for later lifeAn Age UK discussion paper, October 2017Why the ‘Career MOT at 50’ is neededThe State Pension age (SPA) is rising, scheduled to increase to 67 in 2026-28 and with further rises likely in the 2030s and beyond. This makes working longer essential, and there is a clear need to help people plan their future careers as
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Experience of different devices (PC’s; laptops; tablets; smart phones) • Experience of the internet (web browsing; email; social networking, Facebook, Twitter etc) • Experience of digital photographic, audio
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K eeping bus services free and sustainable Getting out and about 1 Summary 2 Age UK recommendations 5 Bus services 6 Conclusions 17 Notes 18 Contents Age UK launched in April 2010 with the aim of improving later life for people in the UK and around the world through our information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research. Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI launched at the same
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The Future of Transport in an Ageing Society George Holley-Moore and Helen Creighton www.ilcuk.org.uk Supported by June 2015 I 2 I The Future of Transport in an Ageing Society Executive Summary This project from ILC-UK and Age UK sets out the key transport challenges that are arising from the UK’s ageing population. Using analysis from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA),
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Walking the tightrope The challenges of combining work and care in later life Introduction With more and more people providing care for friends and family, the role played by government and employers in supporting longer working lives is becoming more crucial than ever. This report examines the challenges and barriers facing carers aged 50+ as they attempt to juggle their caring responsibilities
