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form a very small part of the UK labour market, but have come to increasing public prominence in recent years. Debate on ZHCs is often polarised. However, a review of the evidence presents a more ... their potential for exploitation. ZHCs are used across a range of occupations and sectors. A significant number of all workers employed under a ZHC work in health and social care, especially in domiciliary
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Accounts 2013/14 ‘You need a philosophy for life – a combination of peace, happiness and positivity.’ Nicole, 67 2 Age UK. Love later life We are many things to many people Ageing is different for everyone ... things to many people – a source of advice, information, companionship and support. But one thing is the same for everyone: we’re always here. Wherever you are in your life, ageing is a journey we’ll take together
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org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 ... positively adapt to meet the opportunities and challenge of our ageing population. Local Government has a crucial and fundamental role in shaping places in which people can age well, thriving and maintaining
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Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 came into force on the 6 April 2016 and it will have a big impact on the types of Local Authority services that are delivered and how they are delivered in ... authorities must ensure that an individual has access to advocacy. Independent Professional Advocacy is a service that can support someone to participate fully in decisions about their well-being and ensure
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Briefing: Age UK survey on attitudes to a secondary annuity market This briefing looks at the main findings from polling commissioned by Age UK to uncover more information about older peoples’ attitudes ... attitudes to cashing in an existing pension annuity. July 2015 Contact: Christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk 2 Contents 1. Key points .............................................................
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Poverty Inquiry June 2014 About Age UK Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there ... there are more of us than ever before. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached
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Government: One network, one timetable, one ticket: planning buses as a public service for Wales June 2022 Q1: Do you agree that change is required in how we deliver bus services to meet the needs of Wales’ ... (pre-pandemic) were problems with physical accessibility to public transport, cuts to bus services, and a lack of public transport in rural areas. The need for more direct bus routes to health services was
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Welsh celebrity Roy Noble. HOPE is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales partners throughout Wales. The project is funded by Welsh Government under ... of advocacy, and develop skills and knowledge. HOPE will deliver advocacy support at a community level through a range of advocacy models by recruiting and then fully training and supporting project
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee National Assembly for Wales July 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people ... access to high quality 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
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people and access to services – an evidence review By: Jo Moriarty and Jill Manthorpe A report of research carried out by the Social Care Workforce Research Unit at King’s College London ... Age UK. Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House,
