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people holding a driving license is lower than for other age groups. Older people and younger people on average make proportionately more trips by public transport (bus, coach and rail). Buses are the most ... Government. There needs to be clearer guidance for local transport authorities and transport operators on accessibility planning. Public transport needs to be physically accessible to older people. The Government
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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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right to live free from abuse of any kind. Our age or circumstances should have no bearing or effect on this basic right.1 Age does not diminish an individual’s right to live with dignity and respect.2 We ... to advocacy services. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 puts adult safeguarding on a statutory footing and forms a legal framework for adult protection in Wales. The Codes of Practice
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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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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 Any money not used to buy a house can be withdrawn penalty-free ...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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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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adults in Wales with a particular focus on older people Contents 1.Executive Summary 3 2. A review of advocacy services for adults in Wales 4 with a particular focus on older people Introduction 4 Methodology ... provides an updated snapshot of advocacy provision in Wales for adults, with a particular emphasis on older people. It appears that the overall number of advocates, people supported and the number of services
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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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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
