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  1. Written evidence: Bus Services Bill (Mar 17) (PDF)

    remain active for as long as possible, with national and local governments taking into account the needs and views of older people in all transport planning. 4. Older people themselves have told us how important ... information - particularly for local community transport services. As part of this, bus operators need to recognise that many older people do not have a smart phone and are not online. 6.3 All bus services

  2. Parliamentary Briefing - Pensions - Jan 2020.pdf

    State Pension system need to ensure current and future pensioners are able to avoid poverty in later life. The State Pension system should provide an income sufficient to cover basic needs, and in addition ... addition people need opportunities to build up private incomes which allow a comfortable retirement. Private Pensions The private pensions landscape has changed considerably in recent years. The introduction

  3. Public Transport Policy Position - December 2022.pdf

    alternative transport options to ensure older people can reach key services. • Local authorities need to ensure that older people are fully aware of the existing transport options and services in their ... to help fill any gaps in local transport services. New technology should be deployed to assess and meet the needs of older people to offer a range of different transport options. • The Government’s review

  4. Financial_Conduct_Authority_CP19_15_extending_the_remit_of_Independent_Governance_Committee_July_2019).pdf

    essential if drawdown customers are to get good outcomes.  As part of this remit extension, there needs to be consistent reporting across key measures, for example charges. This is important If IGCs are ... consumer exhibits contradictory behaviour to their chosen pathway. The role of IGCs in assessing how firms deal with this needs to be made clear. 1. Introduction Since their introduction in 2015, Independent

  5. For Later Life - Is the system broken? Reality and practice across the health and care system (PDF)

    innovative ways in which services can overcome it?  Speakers reflected on how well services meet the needs of older people and how integration, when all relevant stakeholders are involved, can maximise an ... organisations:  Come together as equals to plan and deliver services  Focus on the individual and their needs. For integration to succeed:  Must look holistically at workforce planning and training, across

  6. Policy Position - Social Care Reform, Funding and Access (Sep 2024).pdf

    person-centred, high quality social care services to meet their needs wherever they live. Services should be based on universal and rapid care assessments that are fully integrated with other key services. Adult ... Under the Care Act 2014, the State has a duty to support people needing care, but those seeking support will have their finances assessed, and most people will have to pay some or all of the cost. For

  7. Older drivers Policy Position - December 2022.pdf

    evidence that 80+ drivers are disproportionately involved in major accidents.ii If people may need to give up, assessments are available at local mobility centres. Declaring a medical condition and eye tests ... tests The DVLA may refer an older driver with a medical condition to a mobility centre for a free assessment, which can lead to giving up driving. Alerting the DVLA to a medical condition relies on self-declaration

  8. Joint Parliamentary Briefing- Health and Care Bill Clause 155 - February 2022.pdf

    individual has been assessed as having eligible needs, the meter will begin running, with costs accumulating until their contributions towards the cost of meeting their assessed eligible needs hits the £86,000 ... means-tested Local Authority support from the amount that counts towards the cap. i.e. those who are assessed as requiring some state-funded support (people with limited assets of between £20,000 and £100,000)

  9. RB_Dec17_social_care.pdf

    The current situation There are a number of growing systematic issues in adult social care which need to be addressed at a national level. These are:  Underfunding - There has now been a £160 million ... because of our ageing population.  Unmet needs – Our analysis shows there are now nearly 1.2 million people aged 65+ who don’t receive the care support they need with essential daily living activities.

  10. Policy Position - Social Care Reform Funding Access (Sep 24).pdf

    person-centred, high quality social care services to meet their needs wherever they live. Services should be based on universal and rapid care assessments that are fully integrated with other key services. Adult ... Under the Care Act 2014, the State has a duty to support people needing care, but those seeking support will have their finances assessed, and most people will have to pay some or all of the cost. For

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