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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability.
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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 is Tavis House 1-6 ... Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is in the process of updating its existing clinical guideline on ‘dementia: supporting people with dementia
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Volunteering role: Tai Chi teacher Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Living away from my parents as they get older and seeing all the things I could do if I was ‘round the corner’.. made me ... corner’. Having worked in the NHS all my life I also wanted to do some preventative healthcare (which I think tai chi is with its falls prevention research). What difference to your life has volunteering
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A living will lets you indicate what type of treatment you want, or refuse some types of medical treatment in certain situations, if you lack capacity to make or communicate your decisions at the time
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infections and increases blood pressure. ‘A hat is all I need to keep warm on a winter’s day.’ ‘A warm bedroom is bad for my health.’ No. 65°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for your bedroom to ensure ... using. ‘I only need to put the heating on for a couple of hours a day to keep warm.’ Insulation is a bit like a thermos – it keeps warm things warm and cool things cool. So your home will stay warm
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realised how lucky I have been in my life and wanted to ‘give something back’. As a teacher of 30 years’ experience I realised that I had skills that could be useful to others. What difference to your life has ... made to you? Volunteering has made me realise what a huge hole there is in terms of provisions for oldr people (and indeed for other vulnerable groups). It is very rewarding as people are so appreciative
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well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and garden feel inviting? n Are there pleasant views surrounding the home? n Do the staff seem welcoming? n Is the home clean and ... home? n Are facilities such as shops, parks and places of worship within easy reach and accessible? n Is there good wheelchair access into and within the building, including wide doorways? n Care home checklist
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Writing a will is an important step towards making sure your wishes can be respected.
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Information about how Council Tax is calculated and how you can reduce your council tax bill.
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Feeling well is not just about being physically fit and healthy – it’s equally important to your overall health that you feel good mentally.
