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they would have been otherwise to switch to a better deal. Therefore, measures to prompt engagement will be especially important. 4. We recommend that Ofgem require rollover fixed tariffs to be cheaper than ... tariffs should still be included in the CMA-recommended Ofgem database of ‘disengaged’ customers, who will be prompted to switch to better deals. 3 1. Support Overall, we strongly support the proposal
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rights and business on 16th June 2016. The inquiry’s terms of reference set out that the inquiry will look in particular at the following issues: What steps the Government takes to monitor compliance ... UK is pleased to have the opportunity to make a submission in response to the call for evidence and will focus on the last of these bullet points, with particular reference to the situation of older people
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and to extend healthy years in later life. Better health and wellbeing throughout the life-course will reduce and delay the intensity of demand for health and social care services in later life. This benefits ... procurement guidance - Councils should build in risk assessments on the impact that the initiative will have on the well-being of older people and their social inclusion. Through consultation with older
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published a call for evidence on ‘Designing the broadband universal service obligation’.1 The findings will influence Ofcom’s advice to the Department for Culture Media & Sport on the design of the broadband ... of accessing essential public and private services. However, for some older people, online access will be the best way to access essential services, including applying for benefits and housing. This choice
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products/services in a range of markets.1 It is examining whether DCT markets are working well for consumers, and will determine how to maximise the benefits DCTs offer. Age UK is concerned that some older people face ... price to be ordered according to the final price the consumer will pay, including commission. 7 Commission deals and introducer fees will also influence the coverage of the DCT, and the CMA needs to be
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threat. Politicians at all levels must pay close attention to the impact that cuts to services will have on older people. Local authorities must conduct meaningful equality impact assessments to ensure ... authorities had to assess the needs of its community and put a strategy in place to ensure the public will have greater access to these facilities.18 The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’ report ‘The
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longer-term aim to improve vulnerability data-sharing between multiple utilities, with the hope that there will eventually be a single point for people to register for additional support in a range of essential ... which may be a helpful starting point. (2.19-21) 17. Further, as services move online, suppliers will need to think of new ways to identify potential vulnerabilities and not rely solely on the customer
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lowest socio-economic group (20% of C2s and 19% of DEs).viii Digital use is also linked to other forms of financial disadvantage. For example, analysis of the English Longitudinal Survey of Ageing (ELSA)
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are a useful tool to encourage and track progress and inform decision-making, however the challenge will be to see how these frameworks effect change in the long term. Close involvement of service users ... REVISE REPLACE REMOVE Please describe your proposed change, including how this REVISION will improve, strengthen or better align the indicator? Change data source Change definition Change methodology
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symptoms that may be due to coronavirus and their household members stay at home. Staying at home will help control the spread of the virus to friends, the wider community, and particularly the most vulnerable ... symptoms and living alone should remain at home for 7 days after the onset of their symptoms. This will reduce the risk of you infecting others. If you live with others and you or one of them have symptoms
