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government to step forward and lead a renewed push to tackle loneliness. But we know that loneliness will not end until we all recognise the role we can play in making that happen. Jo always looked forward ... loneliness. FUTURE ACTION Tackling loneliness is a generational challenge. Each and every one of us will need to come together – as individuals, in our communities, with civil society organisations, businesses
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Government published a White Paper outlining a single-tier State Pension for future pensioners that will take effect in 2016. We were also delighted that automatic enrolment was introduced in October 2012 ... constraints on spending. Our achievements also extend to our international work through our newly formed subsidiary charity, Age International. With the number of older people set to reach 1 billion by
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for dress code • Making public comment • Contact with media Accountability Any breach of the above will be managed by your Supervisor. Name in capitals: A signed copy of this should be passed to your Supervisor
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There needs to be an emphasis on learning between local authorities and good practice sharing. This will reduce the volume of work that local authorities need to undertake, and help them avoid pitfalls that
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rights? • Understand your options and choices? HOPE has trained independent Volunteer Advocates who will be: • Someone there for you and only you • Someone to listen to you and support you so you can make
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Insulation is a bit like a thermos – it keeps warm things warm and cool things cool. So your home will stay warm in winter and cool in summer. You’ll see the benefits all year round. ‘I’ll only get the
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retirement incomes and tackling poverty and discrimination against those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow ... old Liz Lloyd 34 Know that loneliness is not inevitable Vanessa Burholt 38 Understand that we will still need care homes Julienne Meyer and Tom Owen 40 Maintain personhood Julian Hughes 42 Prevent
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council facilities. The Post Office network also has an important social and economic value and often forms a focal point for older people, particularly in rural and deprived urban communities. Maintaining ... isolation in Wales. 2 Politicians at all levels must pay close attention to the impact proposed cuts will have on older people. Local authorities must conduct full and meaningful equality impact assessments
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of us. And that makes addressing loneliness complex. Most of us will experience loneliness at some point in our lives, but for many it will be transitory. Sadly though, for a growing number of older people ... are those that were most commonly identified by our experts, and whose promise was supported by some form of evidence. We have sought examples of these approaches in action from around the country, wherever
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attitudes towards older people and ageing are pervasive in our society. In common with most other forms of discrimination, ageism is based on inaccurate stereotypes. In the case of older people they are ... nursing homes, residential care homes, hospitals and prisons. 2.4. Some of these incidents of abuse will amount to criminal offences which can be prosecuted under various pieces of legislation including
