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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. ... explores the terms of reference for a forthcoming review of the retirement income market, in particular on the role that competition should play in improving outcomes for consumers. The review will consider
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Creating an age friendly Wales A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear ... prepared for all eventualities. Extreme temperatures, still air and humidity are unpleasant for many of us, sleepless nights, feeling sticky, feeling tired. But it can also be dangerous, particularly for those
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reading 41 Delivering the Equality Duty • October 2011 2 Introduction The Equality Act 2010 introduces for the fi rst time a duty on public bodies to promote age equality. This offers a major opportunity to ... Delivering the Equality Duty • October 2011 5 Our ageing society The older population is large and growing. For the fi rst time in history, there are now over 10 million people in the UK aged 65 and above.1 More
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you require assistance with the GIFTS system, please email grants.unit@ageuk.org.uk The deadline for submitting your Request Form is Monday 1 April at 5pm. The system will not accept late applications ... provision. Project 360° have carried out a mapping process with AAW members to understand a base line for their current engagement with older veterans. It is essential that older veterans are at the heart
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quality services and the 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 ... need - growing demand and financial pressures over recent years have led to a reduction in support for people with moderate needs as eligibility criteria have tightened, leading to fewer people receiving
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priorities for health and social care 17th September 2021 Q1. Which of the issues listed above do you think should be a priority, and why? Each area included above is of great importance for the people ... identified can not be addressed in the short term, it is vital that prevention is focussed upon to help people remain as healthy as possible. In light of the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on
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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 Government’s consultation on Welsh Transport ... be subject to an equality impact assessment to ensure that decisions made do not negatively impact, for example, on older people and their ability to access services and communities. Furthermore, it is
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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. ... contribution pension pot. The Government also proposes to guarantee that individuals approaching retirement will receive free and impartial face-to-face guidance to help them to make the choices that best
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the employment cycle. • The existence of the Default Retirement Age has restricted any potential for positive change. Age UK is optimistic that following its abolition improvements will be more significant ... result of the Regulations. • On a macroeconomic level there has been no change in employment patterns for the 65+ age group. • Organisational policies in recruitment have seen the biggest positive change
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1 Consultation Response Together for a Dementia Friendly Wales (2017-22) March 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in ... quality services and the 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
