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tells the story of change and regeneration. It embodies generations having to cope with change. Documenting history Harvey had made short films before dealing with similar themes – in particular the ... in some cases, went back generations. Part of the motivation behind Beneath The Clocktower was to document, even save, these stories for the future.” Fast forward several years, and a similar impulse
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felt as comfortable as possible with the process. Ahead of our visit, we sent Age UK Tameside a document of our names and pictures so the group could see who was going to be visiting and feel more at ease ... they come from,” Anamika tells us, “Most come from India or Kenya, East Africa. And they will come out with all these things about how they used to live their lives there.” Savita As part
stage. “Rediscovering my own patch of nature was the tool that made me feel better, and documenting that helped. I’d really noticed that my healing was coming from going outside and being in ... the wilderness have historically been dominated by men, what does Philippa hope women of all ages will get from reading the book? “First and foremost, entertainment! Secondly, coming away with stories
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the nerve that connects your eye to the brain. If it's not treated, the damage can lead to sight loss and even blindness. We've brought together information and advice to help you better understand glaucoma – including the symptoms and treatment options.
referral, for example due to suspected cancer, you can't choose what services to use – your GP will select them for you. You don’t have the right to choose where to have treatment if you’re ... the right to make that decision for you. A health and care lasting power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you or act on your behalf if you’re no longer able
Appointments vary depending on which debt advice service you use. But it's likely that your adviser will: ask about your debts and your creditors ask questions about your circumstances – such as whether
pay for the costs of care.” “And so I am announcing now - on the steps of Downing Street - that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared to give every older ... agenda rather dwarfs it). After the last two plus years in which Prime Minister May’s consultation document on the future of social care was delayed so many times I literally lost count, the degree of certainty
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