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  1. Elections Bill (Second Reading Briefing).pdf

    polling stations. Age UK believes that this has the potential to act as an additional obstacle to existing impediments for older people who wish to vote. Age UK disagrees with proposals to introduce compulsory ... to address electoral fraud should not disenfranchise people who are less likely to hold recognised forms of ID, including older people. Older people are already more likely to face hurdles when voting

  2. Domestic Abuse Bill - Age UK briefing note - Second Reading (HC) - April 2020.pdf

    abuse and older people Domestic abuse has no age limit. Age UK is calling on the Government to ensure the voices of older people are heard, their rights are protected, and their needs included in an important ... addressing domestic abuse. The re-introduced Domestic Abuse Bill is an excellent opportunity to create lasting difference to what is understood as domestic abuse and make it easier for people to recognise

  3. Age UK_Silverline_Helpline volunteer Role Description.pdf

    What is the role? Helpline Volunteer Where is the role located? This role will be home-based and includes regular virtual check-ins with members of The Silver Line staff. Why is a volunteer needed ... needed for this role? The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. Volunteers help us provide:

  4. Policy_Research_Update_ May2019.pdf

    this month is Equalities and Human Rights Policy Manager, Emily McCarron: The rising cost of living, particularly for those older people with disabilities or using social care, are placing an increasing ... increasing number of older people back under the poverty line. The new study produced by Incisive Health, featured below, illustrates how fragile the care system is, and the changes applying to ‘mixed age couples’

  5. 190206_Care Connect - Age UK Loneliness Research Briefing (digital inclu....pdf

    through a case study of Age UK led projects Introduction Though figures show internet use among older people is increasing, this group are still less likely to use the internet than their younger counterparts ... 2018). Research also highlights that people who do not use the internet are more likely to feel isolated from others; this is particularly so for those who are less mobile, where the Internet can improve

  6. One_Digital_Phase_1_Evaluation-Insight_Report.pdf

    the premise that empowering, supporting and inspiring trusted intermediaries to be Digital Champions is a highly effective and sustainable way of delivering digital skills. The One Digital Programme ran ... November 2015 and December 2016, with the aim of understanding if Digital Champions are an effective approach to motivate older people and equip them with the skills and confidence to safely use digital technology

  7. APPG: Ageing and older people minutes (May 2106) (PDF)

    All Party Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People ‘Integration and Devolution: How does it affect older people? Monday 9th May 2016 4pm-5pm Room G, House of Lords Present: Parliamentarians: Barbara ... the expectation of a healthier, older life had not kept pace. Therefore integration and devolution were fundamentally important to meeting the health and care needs of older people, as well as a way of responding

  8. APPG: Ageing and older people minutes (March 2016) (PDF)

    All Party Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People Housing our ageing population Monday 14th March 2016 4pm-5pm Committee Room 2a, House of Lords Present: Parliamentarians: Rachael Maskell MP ... Sue started the discussion by talking about where people lived – she explained that the majority of older people (96%) live in general housing, 43% of all housing was lived in by those over the age of 55yrs

  9. APPG: Ageing and older people (October 2016) (PDF)

    All Party Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People AGM Monday 31st October 2016 5pm-6pm Committee Room 21, HOC Minutes of the AGM held on 31st October 2016 in Committee Room 21, House of Commons

  10. Older men at the margins - Apr 19 (PDF)

    Older Men at the Margins Guidance for practitioners and services providing groups for older men. Messages from the Older Men at the Margins project 2016-2019 www.ageuk.org.uk/men-and-loneliness2 About ... the project In collaboration with Age UK, the Older Men at the Margins project identified ways of alleviating loneliness and reducing isolation for older men (65+ years of age) across hard-to-reach and

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