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as a fiddle portfolio comprises of 2 national projects and 24 regional projects, delivered by over 200 organisations (99 of which are local Age UK’s/Age Concerns). Each of the 9 English regions receives
older person: Cost to the public purse: Anticipatory/prevention16 £220 Police and criminal justice17 £200 Health services18 £70 Social care costs19 £1,685 Total £2,175 Cost to the victim: Average amount
research centres For a summary of the joint Cabinet Office and Treasury initiative (and how the promised £200 million will be spent, see the “What works” planning document.74 Overall, there is still considerable
2 rail project10. Other significant investments promised are £15bn on extensive road improvements, £200 million on making cycling safer and a freeze on fuel duty. These large infrastructure projects are
Longer lifespans have been described as ‘one of the greatest changes to affect humanity in the last 200 years’.1 Today the over-65s are much healthier and more active than in previous generations but at
difference. But I’ve been lucky. The only time I had a goal was when I was buying a house. But with £200 quid, it gets absorbed. I wouldn’t have goals.’ Male, focus group/workshop, London. 21 How does this
one support, we have information for, 23 considered themselves to be disabled (62%). 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Any other white background Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi Asian or Asian
uk/consumerline Compensation Services. Compensates victims of violent crime in Northern Ireland. Tel: 0300 200 7887 www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/compensation-services Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
difference. But I’ve been lucky. The only time I had a goal was when I was buying a house. But with £200 quid, it gets absorbed. I wouldn’t have goals.’ Male, focus group/workshop, London. 21 How does this
not to say 3 1 Total 477 100 Respondents by Living Arrangements No. % Alone 199 45 With a partner 200 45 With family 48 11 Total 447 100 30 Warm and Well Programme Evaluation: Year 1 report Appendix