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and there is a clear need to help people plan their future careers as they approach the latter part of their working life. Many people are likely to struggle to stay in work, and we believe there is a ... Government, employers, pension schemes and individuals will all benefit – and the July 2017 announcement of bringing forward the SPA rise to 68 reinforces its importance. This paper aims to start a discussion
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reserved. Third 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 ... to a number of recent events namely; The rise in the number of attacks on people from ethnic minorities and of non-British nationality, including on their community centres and places of worship, in
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understand their rights as an older person, access information to make informed choices and, at the end of the day, have their voices heard. We're recruiting and training community based volunteers all over ... support to local older people and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their lives and avoid getting into a crisis situation. The HOPE project is funded to March 2025. Volunteers will
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health and social care they need to live a fulfilled life. Project 360° aims to ensure that services provided by Age Alliance Wales members are meeting the needs of older veterans, and that the right support ... given to older veterans through a 360° provision. The project will also bring the combined services of Age Cymru and Age Alliance Wales to those veterans attending Woody’s Lodge in an environment in which
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and complex. For some, debt is caused by straightforward overspending, while for others it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe ... your creditors (the people you owe money to). It can feel daunting to start this kind of conversation. But if any of the above apply to you, it could be time to get some advice. “I’m worried about getting
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and we will work with others with the aim of improving practice across the charity sector. If you have any questions or concerns about this, or any aspect of our work, please don’t hesitate to email us ... adhere to the Fundraising Code of Practice We will monitor fundraisers, volunteers and third parties working with us to raise funds, to ensure that they comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice and with
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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. Jane Vass, Director of Policy & ... competition and protection can work for all consumers, whatever their level of vulnerability. We strongly welcome FCA’s consideration of its role in relation to social policy and believe that it has an important
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classes? Confidence that they gain along the way and the impact that they have on another people’s lives, seeing people compacting being lonely and making new friends and that benefits that it has had on ... someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Give it a go, it’s fun and we will support you along the way, it makes such a difference to other people’s lives and your own, and you will
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reserved. Third 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 ... authority funding. We urgently need a sustainable funding system, and clarity on the future direction of public policy. We hope that any Government consultation on care funding will also consider how reform
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Advocacy: supporting you to be informed, heard and involved Are you aged 50+, or a carer of an older person, living in the community and have issues or concerns that you’re fi nding it diffi cult to resolve
