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systematic study by the FCA and the development of appropriate remedies. Access to physical banking services As FCA will be aware, the BBA recently announced an “access to banking protocol” that sets out the procedures ... significant detriment on local residents and businesses. One Age UK correspondent described his situation as follows: “It is winter, the only wheelchair accessible branch is 7 miles away and the infrequent bus
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what are the questions that older people have raised with us, and what will be Age UK’s priorities, as the policy agenda develops, to ensure a better later life for everyone, no matter where they live? ... Secretary Liz Truss. The UK’s withdrawal from the EU will not automatically affect the UK’s status as a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The ECHR is an international treaty
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of advocacy is to redress inequality so that people’s rights are upheld and that they are respected as individuals who are listened to and understood irrespective of who they are or any health condition ... out by the shift to digital communication. While some people find digital communication can be as effective as meeting in person, for most people it is not comparable. It means that they are not getting the
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prospective Volunteer has expressed interest, it’s important to follow up and progress the application as soon as possible. Contact with an applicant should be made within five working days. This is the process ... plan in advance, the process can be completed within one month in order to mobilise the volunteer as soon as possible. Additional information Volunteer placement begins Volunteer induction with Care Home
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payment systems in the UK. This new regulator, currently referred to as the Payment Systems Regulator or PSR was incorporated as a subsidiary of the FCA in April 2014 and will be fully operational in ... ownership and innovation. The findings from the consultation are expected to inform the PSR’s approach as it develops specific regulatory options for formal consultation later in 2014. About Age UK Age UK
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lower-skilled roles. It is they who find it hardest to keep working, and will need the most support as the State Pension age rises further. Long-term unemployment is a particular problem and our analysis ... reviews the Work and Health Programme to ensure it is more effective than its predecessor scheme. As the Government conducts its review of the abolition of the Default Retirement Age, it should carefully
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in online sessions designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out more about volunteering ... need to do so – Allowing time for a break if necessary – Attending training and information sessions as required – Advising the Volunteer Coordinator if there are concerns about the running of the Club or
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service. To service, develop and co-ordinate Age Cymru’s meeting rooms.To provide administrative support as required. To undertake daily central services duties, for example, travel arrangements, stationary ... to any income received. To provide administrative support for organisational events and to attend as required.
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Pension. Second, the degree of consumer engagement and awareness of the options at retirement is at least as important in determining people’s income and resilience – and clearly needs to be improved. Despite ... shop around or connect with a financial intermediary who can help them. Failure to create this process as the default will leave many people with reduced income and lost benefits. Page 2 of 5 Retirees need
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action on prevention 24 Making every contact count 26 Time to act 27 References We work together as a collective voice to better influence health and social care policy, with the aim of improving the ... practical support More information about our work is available at: www.richmondgroupofcharities.org.uk If you have any questions about The Richmond Group of Charities, its work or this report, please contact Dr
