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accessible and affordable public transport is vital to leading an active and independent life. The national bus concession means people in later life are able to reach key services and friends and family ... buses anywhere in England for free. Eligibility is currently tied to State Pension age for both men and women. It is a crucial universal benefit that is greatly valued by older people. But there is no point
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online. The aim is to make services more efficient and cost-effective but also to provide information and access to services in a way that is quick and convenient for individuals at times that suit them ... Strategy (GDS)1 states ‘By digital by default, we mean digital services that are so straightforward and convenient that all those who can use them will choose to do so whilst those who can’t are not excluded’
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Where we live and its immediate environment sets the tone for our daily life and while many older people continue to play an active part in their community, problems with mobility, vision and memory can make ... ages to lead independent lives. All neighbourhoods are different and the older people who live in them have diverse priorities and needs. But there are common issues that many older people report need
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Professor James Goodwin, and Phil Rossall Age UK works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by addressing health inequality, reducing loneliness and isolation, improving ... improving retirement incomes and tackling poverty and discrimination against those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing
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The Care Act: consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support Ref: 0715 Date: March 2015 All rights ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Elizabeth Feltoe Email: Elizabeth.feltoe@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House
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Consultation Response Competition and Markets Authority: Care Homes Market Study Update paper 17 July 2017 Ref No. 1617 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA T
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1 Ref: 5511 New challenges, new chances Review of informal adult and community learning 21 October 2011 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Christopher Brooks Email: christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Astral House, 1268
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purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Christopher Brooks Email: christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis ... www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis
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project between Age UK and YouthNet to develop an intergeneration model that uses young volunteers to help older people develop their knowledge and understanding of what is and how to use technology, in ... particular computers and the internet. Age UK and YouthNet were chosen as the Virgin London Marathon Charity of the Year 2013 on the basis of this project. The project has run in two pilot areas and this document
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Summary Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services ... services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people
