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Local action for later life — improving public services for ageing communities
Corporate Author	Age UK
Publisher	Age UK, London, 2010
Pages	17 pp
Source	Age UK, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. http://policy.helptheaged.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/8726...
Keywords	Services ; Local Authority ; Health Authorities and Trusts ; Social policy ; Age Concern ; Help the Aged.
Annotation	The Coalition government has promised "radical devolution of power and greater financial autonomy to local government and community groups". This Age UK policy publication sets out five priority areas for local authorities, health bodies, business leaders and other local partners. First, equal respect: local public sector bodies must consider age equality, human rights, mental capacity and elder abuse. Second, support to be independent: this includes funding, personalisation and carers. Third, having enough money: dealing with pensioner poverty, fuel poverty, and help with take-up of benefits and entitlements as well as managing money. Fourth, feeling well: tackling prevention and health promotion, dignity, and mental health. Lastly, enabling older people to participate in their local communities by provision of age-friendly services, transport and housing. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-101101003 B
Classmark	I: PE: L4A: TM2: PT: PYH
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