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by a professional in the course of their work with an older person. We produce a detailed factsheet which is designed to help you if: You are an older person who is being abused or neglected, or may be at risk ... at risk of this. You are concerned on an older person’s behalf that they are being abused. In these instances – whether you know the individual involved through your role as a professional
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the labour market has changed for older workers, making it an insufficient – and even misleading – tool for public policy decision-making. While headline rates for older workers have increased since the ... worked This reduction in hours worked demonstrates there is more to recent labour market changes for older workers than often reported, and has obvious knock-on consequences for income and pension saving.
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across Wales. We work together with Age NI Age Scotland and Age UK to improve the lives of older people. Your local Age Cymru partner helps with things like befriending, shopping, transport, filling ... an independent charity and together we work in strong partnership to promote the well-being of older people through national and local campaigns, through our political influencing, our health ageing work
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this will be a family member, friend or someone in the wider support network it is likely that some people may not find it that easy to fulfil this role. For instance, a family member who only has occasional ... expectations of the appropriate individual are demanding, to the extent that “it is likely that some people may not find it that easy to fulfil this role.” They need to understand and commit to themselves
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150 local Age UKs reaching most of England. We provide information and advice to around 5.9 million people each year through web-based and written materials, and individual enquiries by telephone, letter ... Payment. However, not everyone has access to additional contributions, and low income bereaved people should not be in a position where they are left with a shortfall. A local Age UK adviser told us
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their skills and knowledge. 3. What support can HOPE provide? • HOPE supports older people (50+) and carers of older people to; engage, participate, gain information, have their voices heard, understand ... the importance, benefits and outcomes of advocacy. 4. Who benefits from HOPE? Older people (50+) and carers of older people across Wales can receive independent advocacy support, volunteer to provide advocacy
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Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond
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you need to do the work. You can be both employed and self-employed, if you work for an employer during the day and run your own business in your free time. Employment law doesn’t cover someone who is ... flexible work option. Flexible working isn’t just for parents and carers. It could suit a lot of people in very different circumstances, for example, those with: caring responsibilities health issues a
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Regulations were introduced in to UK law on 1 October 2006. They were aimed at securing the legal rights of older workers and engendering a cultural change towards more positive treatment of this age group in across ... force people from their workforce. This briefing examines the level of impact the Regulations have achieved over the intervening period. Summary of key points • Employment practices towards older workers
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is the national charity for older people in Wales. We campaign, we research and we fundraise to make sure we build a better life for all older people. We ensure older people’s voices are heard, we challenge ... wherever we find it. We provide a range of national and local services and programmes directly to older people in the community and we ensure the highest standards so you can be assured of consistency and
