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definition of domestic abuse. Key points and recommendations This is a largely hidden issue for older people. It is under-recorded and underresearched. Clear evidence of the scale of the issue is difficult ... adequately provide sufficient protection to victims of domestic abuse? We believe that, for older people, domestic abuse is a hidden issue with hidden victims. Domestic abuse also occurs in myriad forms
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– booster campaigns for people at higher risk The next COVID-19 booster vaccine programme will be rolled out between 1 April and 30 June 2024. The following people will be eligible to receive it: ... it: residents in a care home for older adults; all adults aged 75 years and over; people aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed. Everyone who is eligible for the booster should be invited for their
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involved in this project who generously gave their time to participate in the research, including the older people and the local Age UK partners Introduction This presentation provides the findings of a qualitative ... him can be found on the Research Department webpage Project Aim Age UK has a vision that all older people have the opportunity to be active. To contribute to achieving this aim Age UK National aimed to
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This is specialist housing for older people, which can be simply ‘age exclusive’ or also offer some level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a suitable ... suitable option is in factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of buying a home, including how to find an estate agent or solicitor and help with moving, is in information
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rising and more people needing to work for longer, it is inevitable that the welfare-to-work system will experience a rise in the number of older jobseekers over the next few years. People aged 50+ on the ... labour market to deliver successful outcomes to more disadvantaged job seekers, particularly for people with multiple barriers. The Government has developed a strong, and welcome, focus on Fuller Working
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of direct payments to NHS continuing healthcare 16 7 Support services for people who are eligible for direct payments (and have mental capacity) ... you already receive local authority services 21 9.1 Services during an ‘interim’ period when you are considering a direct payment
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2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance ... 2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance
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activities in every care home in Wales Whilst people are living longer, this does not necessarily equate to living healthier. It’s vital that older people living in care homes have access to a range
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referrals from one local authority to another 54 6.11 Local authority duty to protect people’s personal possessions and property 56 7 Challenging decisions made by the local authority 57 7.1 ... and contains the procedures for local authorities in Wales with regard to how they should assist people who are homeless, or threatened with becoming homeless. Factsheet 89w January 2024
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: September 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about ... guide applies across the UK. Next steps It’s a good idea to write down the numbers for some of these people and organisations – they might come in handy. Local Age UK: ....................................
