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decisions about your finances and health and care if you think you may lose the mental capacity to do this in the future. This is usually family members or friends, but it can be a professional such as a solicitor ... Appointee to deal with your social security benefits. There is information about how people must act in your ‘best interests’ for decisions about care or treatment if you lack mental capacity and related
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come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance in managing situations or preventing a fall will be critical. Did you know? • • Older fallers are ... more than once in their own home • • 8,100 will suffer a serious injury and end up in hospital • • 3,000 will need a hip replacement • • 1,500 will lose their independence in the 12 months following
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policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation In December 2016, HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions published a consultation on a package
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Getting help with debt 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings exceed their income – but the reasons behind this can be varied and complex ... situation, you don’t have to face it alone. There are lots of organisations that can help you get back in control. Many offer free advice, and some will even help you create a personalised, step-by-step plan
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standing. If you're using a chair make sure it's stable, solid and without wheels. You should be able to sit with feet flat on the floor and knees bent at right angles. Avoid chairs with arms as this might restrict
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policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... consultation Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty: A Consultation Paper considers how the law in England and Wales should regulate deprivations of liberty involving people who lack capacity to consent
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Bus and train services are of course vital for those of us who use them for our daily commute to work or to get in the weekly shopping. But for many of the older people attending the Age Cymru Afan Nedd ... Nedd centre in Port Talbot, their memories of bus and train journeys reveal exciting times spent with friends, families, and neighbours. The smells and sounds of the seaside and countryside filled their
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In Strict Confidence EQUALITIES AND DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM Age Cymru is strongly committed to equality and diversity. This commitment is fundamental to the achievement of Age Cymru’s vision and objectives ... objectives. So that we can measure how far we are succeeding in promoting equality and diversity, we would be grateful if you would complete this fully anonymised monitoring form. The information gained
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available for social events at winter time. Eligibility In order to apply for this grant programme applicants must be a local older people’s group in Wales. An older people’s group is understood to be an ... place between November 2018 and 28 February 2019 Winter warmth services and projects Activities that will not directly benefit people in later life Grants must be for specific items, and not a contribution
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Back in April 2015, the rules on private pensions changed, and people over 55 now have greater freedom in how they can access and use their pension pots. However, there are criminals who will try ... try to take advantage of these options by tricking people into cashing in their pension and handing over their money for them to invest. Here are some tips on how to keep your pension pot safe. Fraudsters
