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part of ageing Did you know that many of us start to feel a bit unsteady on our feet or worry about falling. But there are simple things we can do to help avoid a slip or fall. Take action today What
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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 to high quality services ... 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 to the Welsh
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subjection to pornography or witnessing sexual acts. Possible indicators of sexual abuse Significant change in sexual behaviour or attitude Pregnancy in a woman who is unable to consent to sexual intercourse ... intercourse Changes to urinary continence or soiling Poor concentration Person appears withdrawn, depressed, or stressed Unusual difficulty or sensitivity in walking or sitting Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
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largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. In February ... disruption to energy supply and care services, damage to their home and possessions and difficulties in the recovery phase such as struggles to claim insurance. Age UK welcomes the opportunity to respond
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Rural Community Council Mervyn Kohler, Age UK Dr Kellie Payne, Learning and Research Manager, Campaign to End Loneliness Philip Talbot, Chief Executive, Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire Dr John Miles ... Foundation Trust Rural communities The meeting heard how distance, costs and connectivity all combine to create additional challenges. Geography was highlighted as a particularly important factor and there
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Ageing in squalor and distress: older people in the private rented sector Older people who privately rent their homes Age UK, October 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk ... than 21 per cent of older people over 55 have no housing wealth at all2. This percentage is likely to grow as increasing numbers of older people find themselves living in rented property. Around 75 per
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Consultation Response Age UK’s response to the Work and Pensions Committee’s examination of the Draft Pensions Bill in relation to the single-tier State Pension Ref: 0513 February 2013 ... lifetime earnings due to low pay and caring responsibilities. Reducing pensioner poverty should also be an objective. The level of the single-tier pension needs to be high enough to provide an adequate
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Background to Human Rights Legislation in the UK The modern human rights legal framework stems from the response to the atrocities of the Second World War when the international community sought to define ... define the rights and freedoms necessary to secure the dignity and worth of each individual. As a result, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. International
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Auditor’s Report Auditor’s report to the members of Age UK 38 Financial Statements Group statement of financial activities 40 Balance sheet 41 Group cash flow statement 42 Notes to the accounts 44 Legal and administrative ... dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We are national In the UK, we help over 7 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for the older people who need it
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appointments Be represented in meetings so your views are heard Say what matters to you in meetings or sit alongside you to give you support Understand your options Make your own decisions Be fully involved ... made that affect you Feel in control and equal to those around you Make sure your legal rights and entitlements are understood and upheld Look at ways to make you feel safe if you have been or are at
