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flexible working rose from 30% to 38% between 2005 and 2010.14 As the workforce ages more people will need to use differentiated working patterns, so increasing awareness of the benefits of flexibility ... adequately, and only a third realised this before retirement, while more than two-fifths do not think they will ever make up this shortfall.18 A key contributor to this lack of readiness is inadequate pension
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I claim my State Pension? State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will gradually increase from 6 May 2026. Do I get my State Pension automatically? No – you have to claim ... to you and which page to turn to for more information. 4 The new State Pension. If you reached or will reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016, the new State Pension system applies to you. How
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older people are inappropriately discharged without checks having taken place to ensure that they will be safe and cared for at home during their recovery, potentially leading to more serious issues and ... during lockdown has led to them living with ongoing difficulties, pain, and anxiety about when they will be treated. During the pandemic difficulty accessing GP appointments has been linked to physical and
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and we fight discrimination wherever we find it. We are here for older people when they need us and will continue to be here. Improving older people’s rights and tackling ageism Ageism is endemic in our ... announced as the target completion date. While for most older people the transition will be straightforward, some will find it challenging. No older person dependent on their landline should be left without
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their deprivation of the liberty remains unchanged. In order to challenge their detention, many people will need the support of an advocate. “Due to restricted contact I am aware that some individuals have ... may need additional support to use digital communication tools. For some individuals remote contact will not ensure the privacy and confidentiality required and a face-to-face visit is the only option that
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are not filled in correctly. We would like to hear your views on these questions: 1. Which areas will have the biggest impact on practice and be challenging to implement? Please say for whom and why. ... changes occur while they are not there – there is a general assumption in the guidance that there will always be a family member or carer available to discuss the care needs of a dying patient, which is
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undergo Friends Against Scams training; WASP is in the process of developing an action plan which will help identify the steps which need to be taken to implement the recommendations. We believe that ... However, we would like to know how Welsh Government’s forthcoming loneliness and isolation strategy will itself be delivered.
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energy company performance in this area? 11. In reference to paragraphs 4 and 5 above, we hope Ofgem will monitor company performance around meeting the needs of people holding powers of attorney and the ... limited to account holders or can include others living in a household. We know that PSR services will be available to households including children aged 5 and under. Can or should there be a similar arrangement
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isolation in Wales. 2 Politicians at all levels must pay close attention to the impact proposed cuts will have on older people. Local authorities must conduct full and meaningful equality impact assessments ... multiple ways.Furthermore, the current trend to close down community facilities for financial reasons will need to be countered. Community and day centres are important as places where older people can socialise
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first instancev. From older people’s perspective, the decision to consult a GP about a health concern will be a rational one, so it would be unhelpful to think, as the current broader narrative on this issue ... self-management given a high priority, and this will require behaviour change among healthcare professionals too. To begin addressing this, NHS services will need to: fully embed the principles of shared
