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1 Introduction This briefing aims to assist Population Assessment Lead Officers with assessing availability of, and gaps for, advocacy in the context of the requirements placed on local authorities by ... supporting vulnerable people to fully participate in social services processes, giving them voice, choice and control, and ensuring that their rights are upheld. In contrast to the role of other professionals
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responses on how the public provision of free-to-client, impartial financial guidance should be structured to give consumers the information they need to make financial decisions. There is a specific focus ... financial guidance is vital to encourage people to engage with financial services – industry information is a complement, not a substitute. The Government should develop a strategy to build capacity for supporting
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largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network comprises 140+ local Age UKs reaching most of England. We provide information and advice to around 5.9 million people ... published a consultation on ‘financial protections for vulnerable consumers’.1 To protect those consumers who are unable to engage with the two-tier energy market and so pay much higher prices, Ofgem proposes
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‘Living longer brings many things to the surface. I’m happy and contented in my life.’ Velda, 76 Our year Annual Review 2013/14 Age UK’s vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We know ... challenges. But that doesn’t stop us being ourselves. We still want to laugh, love, be needed and keep doing the things that matter to us. We’re very proud of the achievements that will help make our vision
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survey of disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled older people through ... through Attendance Allowance (AA) to councils in England, as part of a consultation on business rates. Currently 1.23 million people age 65+ in England receive AA, so although the consultation says current
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Due to the current high demand for our valuable service, we're suspending any new referrals into the service for the time being. Please check back soon. Our service is in huge demand and we need people ... people to become a telephone befriender. We need your help more than ever before. Sign up today as a telephone befriender and help make someone’s day. If you're aged 70 or over and live in Wales
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national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the consultation
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(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 ... 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 gap for a service that facilitates this . However, it’s
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market for annuities. It covers a range of behavioural and consumer protection issues that will apply to buyers (i.e. financial service companies) and brokers in the marketplace. Key points and recommendations ... brokers and advisers to show a clear illustration of the costs likely to be incurred, similar to the diagram included in Annex 3 of the consultation paper. All potential sellers who are not paying for
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Submission to the Work and Pensions Committee Pension freedoms inquiry October 2017 Ref: 2217 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this inquiry The Work and Pensions Select Committee is running this inquiry to ascertain the impact that the 2015 ‘freedom and choice’ reforms have had on individual consumers.
