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They thought it was fairer if it more closely related to minimum income for pensioners – the rate of the new state pension plus relevant disability benefits. Age UK agrees with this and we strongly recommend ... ingrained further into the charging system as this would perpetuate the inequality experienced by people who pay for their own care. Paragraph 3.15 also implies that on becoming a Local Authority funded care
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to enable older people to love later life. We are passionate about affirming that your later years can be fulfilling years. Whether you’re enjoying your later life or going through tough times, we’re here ... includes important information about food safety too, so that you can reduce your risk of food poisoning, which is not only unpleasant but can also have serious health consequences. As far as possible, the
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more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. We welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation and highlight the particular ... activities to ensure staff have these skills. 5. Companies need to improve how they deal with customers who have given Power of Attorney, especially to prevent customers’ details being lost, or the need for
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areas, with their low population densities and distance between residential and/or commercial centres, can exacerbate the challenges older people may face accessing goods and services. Rural communities are ... recommendations Older people in remote communities have problems accessing essential services and when they can access services they often incur extra costs. The Financial Conduct Authority should have a new objective
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Agenda for action 29 References Dedicated to the memory of Alan Suttie, a former Trustee of RNIB who passed away in 2014. Alan dedicated his life to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted ... concluded that when people experiencing sight loss succeed in finding the right advice and support, this can have a transformative impact on their lives. However, at present there is no universal safety net or
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Down Care Centre) and older people and their friends, family and careers participating in the project who shared information for this evaluation. Author Vinal K Karania is Research Manager at Age UK with ... processes across delivery programmes, ensuring that appropriate methodologies are recognised and used. He can be contacted at Vinal.Karania@ageuk.org.uk or on 020-3033-1182. Page 4 of 39 May 2017 Page
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oNo o – if the answer is no permission must be gained before the referral can progressHow was permission given? In person oVia ... preferred method of communication: Marital Status: Single o Married o Civil partnership o Widowed o Divorced o Separated oDoes the person live alone? Yes o No oOther people in household:What
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People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales worked together to gather the experiences of people aged 50 or over ... copy and by telephone. 19% of respondents were part of a shielded group and 15% lived with somebody who was part of a shielded group. 36% of respondents told us they were selfisolating and 30% told us they
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People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales worked together to gather the experiences of people aged 50 or over ... copy and by telephone. 19% of respondents were part of a shielded group and 15% lived with somebody who was part of a shielded group. 36% of respondents told us they were selfisolating and 30% told us they
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driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life. Our vision is a world where everyone can love later life and our mission is to help people enjoy a better life. Age UK provides information ... enhanced. This need has been increased by the government’s introduction of more ‘freedom and choice’ in pensions, and by the increasing numbers of older people in the UK. The retirement issues centre on:
