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Moving in with family can seem like the ideal solution if you need support, want to spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize.
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Care home checklist Things to look out for and questions to ask AgeUKIL5 First impressions Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and ... suitable ratio of staff to residents during the day, at night and at weekends? n Can residents choose if they have a male or female carer? n How are staff trained, how often and by whom? Are all staff trained
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unsustainable, and the Government now agrees. It is time to ensure that meaningful action is taken. “If she didn’t have her family to help her, where would she be? She hasn’t even had a proper assessment ... emergency funding to help the system support growing demand until a sustainable solution is in place. What we want to see We want to see a meaningful and timely consultation which tackles the main problems
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will and it helps you gather your thoughts and plans in one place. Will planner form If you already have a will If you already have a will and you want to include a gift to Age Cymru in it, there may not ... to add an amendment (called a codicil). As a general rule, if the change you wish to make is quite small or simple, you can use a codicil, and if the change is more significant or complex you should make
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AgeUKIG50 Extra money if you’re on a low income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income ... up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State Pension. You may be eligible
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If you’re on a low income and struggling to cover your rent, you could claim Housing Benefit. Housing Benefit is money to help people on a low income to cover their rent. Housing Benefit is a means-tested ... depends on: your savings who you live with how much rent you pay how many rooms you have in your home if you get disability or carer’s benefits (such as Carer’s Allowance , Attendance Allowance
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Find out how to make a donation to Age Cymru by telephone or post
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Find out more information about older peoples' groups and networks we work with.
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Find out more information about how we work with care homes in Wales
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Find out more about the policy work we do with and for older people in Wales
