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...
Monday, 17 March 2014
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,…
'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...
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...
Friday, 14 March 2014
Loneliness a ‘serious issue’ for older people @myageingparent
Urgent action is needed to prevent isolation among older people reaching ‘epidemic proportions’ by 2030. The warning in a new report by Independent Age and the International Longevity Centre UK (IL… continue reading Powered by WPeMatico
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Loneliness a ‘serious issue’ for older people @age_uk
Urgent action is needed to prevent isolation among older people reaching 'epidemic proportions' by 2030. The warning in a new report by Independent Age and the International Longevity Centre UK (IL...
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