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isthefifthannualsurveyundertakensince2020byAgeCymru and the key organisations that represent older people in Wales.It’s importantthatWelshGovernmentandothershearfromolder people about your experiences and what ... your contact details at the end of the survey. You can also let us know if you want to get involved in our campaigns to make change for older people across Wales.Thank youforyoursupportincompletingthissurvey
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benefits and how to claim it. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April, but rules and figures can change ... advice about specific issues or problems due to these regular changes. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England, Wales and Scotland (Note, the Scottish Government has altered some aspects
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to reduce their risk of falling and think about how they can age healthily and prevent falling over in their own future. This session which runs up to 1-hour begins with a classroom-based discussion then ... interactive falls ‘incident scene’ exploration exercise, the second part of the session is preferably in a different room or school hall. There are then extra options for additional activities or further
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older people's groups. The aims of the Forum are: to work together for the benefit of all pensioners in Wales and to add equality, dignity and respect to ageing and enhance the quality of later life. If ... of Wales. They are the oldest and largest wholly voluntary pensioners’ organisation in Wales, founded in 1939. Active Wales is primarily a campaigning organisation, striving to improve the quality
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cold weather in the area where you live. This is defined by the Met Office as being when the average temperature has been‚ or is expected to be‚ 0°C or below for 7 days in a row . The ... cold weather. This only applies between 1 November and 31 March each year. The average temperature in your area needs to have been 0˚C or less for seven consecutive days. You can check your area’s
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Asian and White British groups Rosalind Willis, Priya Khambhaita, Pathik Pathak and Maria Evandrou In national surveys, people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups have generally reported lower ... disability among certain minority ethnic groups. Utilising qualitative in-depth interviews with people from South Asian and White British groups in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton, this study compared experiences
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live with someone else, the licence will need to be in the name of the person who is blind or sight-impaired to get the discount. If you’re living in a care home or sheltered housing , you can get an ... licence which costs £7.50. You will only need this if you watch TV in your own separate accommodation, not if you only watch TV in common areas such as a residents lounge. Speak to your warden or administrator
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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
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The HOPE project’s advocacy Big Events 2020 Summary from Webinars Introduction In June 2020, organisations with expertise in independent advocacy services, and the National Development Team for Inclusion ... gathered evidence of the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The report -“Valuing Voices in Wales: Protecting Rights Through the Pandemic and beyond”formed the basis of The Big Eventswhich were
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50’ is neededThe State Pension age (SPA) is rising, scheduled to increase to 67 in 2026-28 and with further rises likely in the 2030s and beyond. This makes working longer essential, and there is a clear ... as they approach the latter part of their working life. Many people are likely to struggle to stay in work, and we believe there is a gap for a service that facilitates this . However, it’s also important
