Monday 17 March 2014

Care system 'confusing' families @myageingparent

A number of families are being driven to ‘breaking point’ by an increasingly complex social care system, warns a consumer watchdog. Which? claims people trying to organise care for a loved one face… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico

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Age Cymru Twmpath postponed @agecymru

We have postponed the Age Cymru twmpath until further notice because of unforeseen circumstances. The event was due to take place on Friday 21 March at the Heath Sports and Social Club at the...

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Care system 'confusing' families @age_uk

A number of families are being driven to 'breaking point' by an increasingly complex social care system, warns a consumer watchdog. Which? claims people trying to organise care for a loved one face...

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More than 30,000 Respond to Consultation on Zero Hours Contracts @TAEN_UK

The consultation launched by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills in December 2013 received more than 30,000 responses.  It followed  a review of evidence on the extent of the use of zero hours contracts conducted last summer. The consultation focused on two key issues that were raised in the summer review: exclusivity in employment contracts and lack of transparency for employees. Commenting on the consultation, Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “It is clear that a growing number of people are using zero hours contracts. While for some they offer welcome flexibility to accommodate childcare or top up monthly earnings,…

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'Rethink perception of later life' says Charity @agescotland

More than four out of five (82 per cent) Scots want to see society adjust its perception of later life, moving away from negative stereotypes of ageing. New research from Age Scotland, commissioned...

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Age UK launches 'Love later life' @myageingparent

According to new research from Age UK, over three quarters (77%) of adults are looking forward to living longer. But 9 out of 10 (91%) believe that changes need to be made in society to help us… continue reading Powered … Continue reading

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Age UK launches 'Love later life' @age_uk

According to new research from Age UK, over three quarters (77%) of adults are looking forward to living longer. But 9 out of 10 (91%) believe that changes need to be made in society to help us...

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