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Building a society for all ages - consultation response
— presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions | | Corporate Author | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP; Department of Health - DH; Department for Communities and Local Government - DCLG |
| Publisher | TSO, London, February 2010 |
| Pages | 25 pp (Cm 7800) (Building Britain's future) |
| Source | TSO, PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN. www.tso.co.uk/bookshop Weblink: http://www.hmg.gov.uk/buildingasocietyforallages/c... More information from: Age Stakeholder Team, Department for Work and Pensions, Level 5, Caxton
House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NA. Email: allages@hmg.gov.uk |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Employment of older people ; Services ; Social policy ; Government publications. |
| Annotation | This document outlines the main findings to the consultation on 'Building a society for all ages', on which there were 345 written responses, and summarises how the strategy replacing 'Opportunity Age' will be developed. Each of the four chapters notes points from the responses and outlines developments in 2009 since publication of the strategy. First, in 'Creating a society for all ages', respondents desire to see more older role models and positive images of later life, and particularly for the public sector to tackle age discrimination in all its services. Since the consultation, there has been a review into ending age discrimination and promoting age equality in health and social care (October); creation of the UK Advisory Forum on Ageing (July); and the 2010 Inclusive Design Challenge. Opinions in 'Living well in later life' include greater choice about whether or not to work longer, with some supporting the removal of the default retirement age (DRA); and good local service delivery for people of all ages. Next, in 'Preparing well for later life', respondents wanted more information about ageing throughout life, particularly in the run up to and in retirement. Third, flexible retirement, staying active and keeping connected were the main themes on 'Living well in later life'. Lastly, in 'The right support for those who need it', having sufficient financial support and early intervention were both recognised as vital in helping people live independently for longer in later life. Developments include the Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPPs) programme, and the introduction in Parliament of the Personal Care at Home Bill (November). An Annex, 'A good place to grow older - a national commitment', sets out a commitment from central government and national organisations to encourage and support Local Strategic Partnerships to develop their areas as good places to grow older, and where older people's independence, well-being and participation is supported and developed. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100203001 E |
| Classmark | BG: TOB: GC: I: TM2: 6OA |
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| ...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing. |
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