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deaths over the last 60 years Every winter in England and Wales one older person dies every seven minutes from the cold November 2015 ONS figures show that over the winter of 2014/15 there were a staggering ... This more ambitious programme projects: GDP increased by £3.20 on a Government investment of £1; Tax revenues increased by £1.27 on a £1 investment; 108,000 new jobs (net) per annum over the period
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Financial Abuse Evidence Review, November 2015 2 This Evidence Review is intended to sum up what is known about the financial abuse of older people. It does not cover commercial abuse (scams) in ... questions: 1 What is financial abuse? 3 2 What is the prevalence of financial abuse of older people? 5 3 Who is at most risk of financial abuse? 7 4 What are the impacts of financial abuse on older people
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while payments attracting a government bonus of 25 per cent – equivalent to basic rate tax relief on pensions – can continue until age 50. Any money not used to buy a house can be withdrawn penalty-free ... long-term retail investment product. The LISA risks oversimplifying consumer perceptions about what makes for good retirement planning. It is important consumers understand that putting their money
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Accounts. Report of Trustees and Annual Accounts 2015/16 We work in the UK Our work is driven by what older people tell us matter to them, and we work day-in day-out to help more older people love later ... later life. Our strategy Our 2016-21 priorities Our priorities for the next five years are focused on making the UK a great place to grow older • Person-centred care: We will put older people at the heart
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Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This consultation, published before the General Election, asks for views on proposals to reform the current public services ombudsman sector, and, in particular, merge the current ... the proposal to merge the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Health Ombudsman and Local Government Ombudsman. On balance, we support the inclusion of the Housing Ombudsman. We are very pleased that the paper states
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Consultation Response Ref 2016 Ofcom call for inputs on ‘Designing the broadband universal service obligation’ June 2016 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts ... published a call for evidence on ‘Designing the broadband universal service obligation’.1 The findings will influence Ofcom’s advice to the Department for Culture Media & Sport on the design of the broadband
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Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I agree to take part in the Tell Me More project on Zoom (or other virtual platform) 2. I agree that any information collected will be used for the ... in the ‘Tell Me More’ project and I understand photos and / or footage will be used on social media platforms and on the Age Cymru website for this project only. (Consent will be asked if used for future
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other communications. 7. To maintain relevant databases. 8. To create, maintain and update entries on relevant websites. Page 2 of 3 Person Specification Essential Desirable Experience The ability ... High level administration and co-ordination skills. x • Ability to work flexibly and pro-actively on own initiative and also as part of a team. x • Ability to speak Welsh. x Essential Desirable Knowledge
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transport and housing are devolved to Wales. Our priorities for the upcoming 2024 General Election focus on non-devolved issues which are determined by the UK Government. However, it is important that the UK ... to be here. Improving older people’s rights and tackling ageism Ageism is endemic in our society. One of the consequences is that older people’s views are often not sought or heard by decision-makers,
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act as gate openers or gate closers in terms of help seeking.” Finding the Cost of Freedom, 2014 What’s involved? Community ambassadors attend a free training course where they learn more about domestic
