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still entitled to the same human rights that we were born with. The topic of human rights can sometimes sound abstract or academic, but every day we encounter situations that relate to our human rights ... funded from January to July 2022 to deliver a human rights project in partnership with the Welsh Government. The purpose of this project was to raise awareness of human rights, and to engage with older people
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......................................................................................... 3 Access to the internet ..................................................................................... ... the internet ................................................................................. 4 2 Who are the older digitally excluded? ................................................................
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great place to grow older 2 3 As we all live longer, more of us will need to get out and about as consumers, to volunteer, to work and as care givers. We will need to ensure that those who are less mobile ... behind. There is a growing recognition that too many of our communities are significantly underprepared to manage the challenges and unlock the potential of our ageing population. In a significantly challenging
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London WC1H 9NA. Age UK and its subsidiary companies and charities form the Age UK Group, dedicated to helping more people love later life. ID000000 03/17 Creating a ‘Career MOT at 50’ Helping people keep ... (SPA) is rising, scheduled to increase to 67 in 2026-28 and with further rises likely in the 2030s and beyond. This makes working longer essential, and there is a clear need to help people plan their future
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Register Review.1 It seeks views on proposals to energy companies’ priority services register (PSR) licence conditions, under which they offer free practical support to groups of customers identified as being ... circumstances. The proposals relate to energy suppliers and network operators (NOs), referred to collectively as energy companies. Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the
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• If the Government is serious about extending working lives, it must make sure that everyone who wants to and is capable of working can do so, regardless of age. This includes ensuring that the Work Programme ... can be used to correct inequalities in the labour market. This means that how the programme operates and its funding can be altered to incentivise contractors, employers and individuals to act differently
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report argues that the current transport system is failing to meet the needs of too many older people. The issues 1. Older drivers • Older people need to be supported in driving safely for longer, with viable ... viable alternative transport options available for those who are unable to drive. • Driving remains the most common form of transport for older people in the UK, with 68% of households where someone is aged
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good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and ... reviewed to ensure that they target older audiences in the most appropriate way and through the most relevant channels. The Welsh Government must ensure that people across Wales have equitable access to the
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produced by a collaboration of advocacy services with NDTi. The document had been provided to delegates when signing up to the webinar and formed the basis of discussions around its key five principals: htt ... were asked to consider; why the principles were important to them, what was challenging and what was working well. Summary of Group Discussions: The historic difficulties relating to access to advocacy
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carers. This guideline is due to be published in July 2019 and as part of the development process, stakeholders have been invited to comment on the document that outlines who and what it will cover (available ... step towards improving carer’s practical and emotional support so they can continue to make a substantial contribution to the care and support of a loved one. Key points and recommendations Age UK’s detailed
