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notable mainly for what it did not say, and in particular neither social care nor pensioners received a mention. However, our policy experts have been through the detailed papers, and the parts relevant to ... the millions of older people in our country in declining health, with a need for extra support, and on a low retirement income after a working life spent on low pay, many of whom live alone in poor quality
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access to high quality services and the 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 ... invaluable in helping older people in Wales to retain their independence and remain active, and in providing a vital connection to services and amenities, and it is vital that this scheme continues to be supported
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to be a trustworthy source of information basing recommendations on current evidence supplemented by a consensus of experts from a broad array of disciplines and perspectives. We intend to create a set ... Given the importance of the topic of social engagement for people of all cultures, the GCBH convened a meeting to discuss current scientific evidence underlying the question: how does social engagement affect
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this submission The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a mechanism of the Human Rights Council (HRC) aimed at improving the human rights situation on the ground
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grouped together (LGBT) but actually form a diverse and heterogeneous group with varied and disparate needs. While the terms ‘lesbian’ and ‘gay man’ may suggest a clear sexual orientation, in reality sexuality ... the UK has been tempered by growing up in a period when homosexuality was illegal, or only recently legalised and, along with transgender, was classified as a form of ‘mental illness’.3 None-the-less,
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help shape the key decisions affecting their own lives and thereby avoid getting into a crisis situation. HOPE is a Welsh Government funded project running until the end of March 2025 and is in partnership ... person, access information to make informed choices and have their voices heard. HOPE has established a programme of training, workshops and events enabling advocates across Wales to further develop their
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... offer products to consumers in the retirement income marketplace. At present NEST operates only as a pensions saving scheme, and its members have to move to other providers when they want to access their
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recovery. Older people that have been on a hospital ward for some time may not be as physically fit as before they went in, and so may need help with daily tasks for a while after they leave. Or if the reason ... reason for being in hospital means a change in circumstances, this can mean lots of life adjustments and a need for care. This could be on a temporary basis or longer. For a change in life circumstances, many
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is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting their lives. The Consultative Forum plays a key ... and operational activities of Age Cymru. Membership The Consultative Forum has a wide and diverse membership to ensure that a range of stakeholder and service user views and experience is available to the
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loneliness can have a big impact on our mental and physical health. Over recent years there has been growing public attention to loneliness in our communities and this has been accompanied by a shift in our understanding ... example, the effect of loneliness and isolation can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is more damaging than obesity. It is associated with depression, sleep problems, impaired
