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living in care homes during 2021, one of the most challenging times that care homes have experienced as a result of the global pandemic. The report reflects the range of perspectives voiced by residents on ... times, our Zoom calls could not take priority in a climate where Covid was continuing to cause lockdown restrictions and staff recruitment was clearly a major concern. 3. Care Home feedback about the process
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access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them ... provides an insight into what older people need to emerge from the pandemic. The ability to travel is a major concern for many older people in Wales as we come out of lockdown. Many people mentioned concerns
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concessions). February 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk 2 Who qualifies for a bus pass? A minimum standard for concessionary fares for older and disabled people was originally introduced ... bank holidays. For older people in England eligibility for a bus pass is determined by the female state pension age, whether you are a man or a womani. This is gradually increasing from 60 to reach 65 by
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E 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 ... 2046 but the Government is looking at this again and will produce a report by May 2017. The Government’s decision will be informed by a report from the Government Actuary's Department and the Independent
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E 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 ... upbeat political messages and the way the issue has been reported in the media, have given some people a misleading impression of what they will receive. The DWP should regularly publish tracking information
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E 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 ... country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this. We help more than 5m
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everyone should be able to get a face to face appointment with their GP if they need one Encourage everyone to look after their health. As we get older, we need to take a bit more care of our health ... health - even if we're fit as a fiddle. One of the easiest ways to protect ourselves is to get the free flu jab . If you're aged 50 and over you can get it for free too Make time for relatives, friends and neighbours
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There’s a wide range of help available and you may be legally entitled to services to meet your needs. You may need help with personal care, such as getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing ... not be able to assist you until it has first carried out the assessment. The authority has a legal duty to carry out an assessment of anyone living in its area who may need community care
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to a Priority Services Registers (PSR) to receive extra help from your energy or water company. You’re eligible if you: have reached your State Pension age are disabled or have a long-term ... long-term medical condition are recovering from an injury have a hearing or sight condition have a mental health condition are pregnant or have children under five have extra communication needs, such as
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We welcome your comments. Age Cymru's vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting ... can comment, compliment or complain? This procedure can be used by any person or organisation to make a comment, compliment or complaint about Age Cymru, its services or staff. What can the comment, compliment
