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series of ideas for how the system could work better. The issues we raise and the ideas we propose are based on: focus group discussions with older people’s groups in Newcastle and Falmouth1, which particularly ... appears to be considerable variation in how easy or difficult it is to get to a hospital depending on where you live. Understandably the emphasis is often placed on the efficiency of the ambulance service in
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This factsheet aims to help you understand how to recognise and deal with debt problems, as well as where to seek advice and assistance. Included is information about: ⚫ the stages of debt advice ⚫ help to ... found at the back of this factsheet. Note: Most local Age UKs and the Age UK Advice telephone helpline are not licensed to give debt advice. Contact details for advice agencies that can offer debt advice can
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... by the needs and aspirations of people in late life. Our vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom, formed in April 2010 as the new force
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... the selfemployed. In the meantime, it should take immediate action to ensure that nontaxpayers who are paid using a net pay system receive tax relief or a PAYE credit, and investigate making back payments
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with discussions at advocacy network meetings across Wales. The analysis suggests that the increases are likely to be attributed to a much greater awareness of the advocacy services that already exist rather ... awareness of advocacy and also people’s entitlements to these services in order to ensure their needs are met. Overall, local authority managers now have a greater understanding of the advocacy services operating
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... justice to the questions that have been asked. For the avoidance of doubt and to aid clarity below are a small number of key points that we believe it is important for us to draw out, many of which concern
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sometimes change during the year. This factsheet is applicable to England, Wales, and Scotland. If you are in Northern Ireland, please contact Age NI for more information. Contact details can be found at the ... 4 2 Introduction 4 3 Before you start 7 4 What information do I need? 7 4.1 Basic information and where to find it 7 4.2 Other considerations 8 5 How to compare different tariffs 9 5.1 Standard variable
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... the response that follows we have given individual answers to the consultation questions, but there are three particular themes that recur throughout: The need for inclusive, age-friendly design. It is
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Wales to be age friendly Our purpose in embarking on such a programme is to ensure that older people are able to live the most fulfilled lives possible in communities across Wales. The changes we identify ... time when the number of older people in Wales is growing and we are, on average, expected to live longer. Currently many older people are marginalised by a number of factors including poverty, isolation
