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labour market. Of all older workers who are unemployed, nearly 47 per cent have been so for more than a year.i It can be very difficult or even impossible for these people to move back into work, often because ... support to the long-term unemployed, using mainly private sector contractors operating under a payment-by-results system to move people into sustainable employment. The scheme offers the potential to raise
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Consultation Response Age UK’s Response to the Ministry of Justice Consultation Transforming our justice system: assisted digital strategy, online conviction and statutory fines November 2016 ... charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes over 150 local Age UKs, reaching most of England. Each year we provide information and advice to around 5.9 million
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standard on falls prevention among older people, which is due to be published in January 2017. As part of this, stakeholders have been invited to comment on the draft quality standard, including the key areas ... shortlisted (available online here). Age UK welcomes this quality standard as a positive contribution to preventing falls and reducing the fear of falling in later life. Key points and recommendations
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Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This is a response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) call for evidence and views on the cash savings market study to see whether competition in this market is working ... will examine competition in the market and any obstacles to consumers switching their savings between accounts, including the information available to them. About Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social
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Consultation Response The Care Act: consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support Ref: 0715 Date: ... associated measures to be introduced in April 2016. These include how Local Authorities will calculate and meter someone’s contribution towards their care costs, the ways people will be able to keep track of
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about the free bus pass in England and explains Age UK’s views. (Policy on the bus pass is devolved to local administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales - where there are differences in the ... the application of travel concessions). February 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk 2 Who qualifies for a bus pass? A minimum standard for concessionary fares for older and disabled people
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leading 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 ... 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. The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme
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leading 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 Welsh Government’s
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updates and further inf ormation to help you as a ‘Friend’. Name / EnwAge / OedEmail address /Cyfeiriad e-bost:Address / CyfeiriadPosdt code / Cod post We’d like to keep you informed about our vital ... and Advice [ ] Policy/Public Affairs [ ] Physical Activity [ ] Volunteering [ ] Would you like to hear from us, please tick or circle - by post [ ] email [ ] telephone [ ] all [ ] You can unsubscribe
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become prey for a fraudster Crackdown on nuisance calls to make marketing companies display caller ID Falcon & Pointer loses licence over 40m nuisance ... after trying to book winter holidays on fake websites Is public Wi-Fi as safe as you think? Which? reveals contactless card flaw Researcher 'lifts' enough details to order £3
