disability, sexual orientation or religion. The principles of discriminatory abuse are embodied in legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010. Discriminatory abuse exists ... result in a misuse of power that denies mainstream opportunities to some groups or individuals. It is the exploitation of a person’s characteristics, which excludes them from opportunities in society
of disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled older people through ... AA, so although the consultation says current recipients would be protected any change could have major implications for disabled older people who need support in the future. So far, the Government has
AgeUKIG53 How and when you can claim. State Pension. 2 What is the State Pension? The State Pension is a regular payment from the government that most people can claim when they reach State Pension age ... National Insurance (NI) contributions and credits. When can I claim my State Pension? State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will gradually increase from 6 May 2026. Do I get
make a difference Of all UK nations, Wales has the largest proportion of older people aged 65 and over - 668,950 (21% of the population). Wales also has the fastest ageing population – projections ... increase of 292,000 by 2039. In the aftermath of covid, against the backdrop of rising energy prices, and the cost-of-living crisis, many older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable
in every care home in Wales - August 2023 Age Cymru has been working with Cultural Cwtsh and the Baring Foundation developing ideas to help deliver artistic and creative activities in care homes. ... Cymru’s flagship arts in care homes project that has been running since 2015. The aim of the project is to improve the provision of creative activity in care homes and develop artist’s skills in
In the UK it’s estimated that millions of pounds lie unclaimed in around half a million inactive accounts. It’s free and easy to check whether you have any dormant bank accounts, insurance ... inactive for several years, the money in it is still yours and you are entitled to claim it at any time. Complete an application online using the free My Lost Account service Use the GOV.UK Pension Tracing
September 2016 Issue no. 1 The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme Page 2 Meet the team Carys Griffiths Paul Swann Valerie Billingham Page 3 Huw Davies The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme ... well-being in Wales Getting the help you need from Social Services: A guide to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Page 11 Page 12 Advocacy in the Regulation and Inspection
Age Cymru runs an advocacy project to help people participate and engage
Thread Advocacy Programme Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Independent Professional Advocacy and the Information, Advice & Assistance Service Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 ... To Co-operate Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 APSO training for authorised officers Page 10 Useful training and events Page 11 Useful publications Age Cymru, Tŷ John
landlordiaid preifat, ond mae eu ‘rhent cymwys’, sef uchafswm y cymorth y gallant wneud cais amdano, yn aml yn is na’r rhent a dalant. Fel eu cymheiriaid mewn tai cymdeithasol, mae angen i bensiynwyr sy’n wynebu diffyg ... gymharu â bron i chwech o bob deg o’r rheiny yn y pumed cyfoethocaf. Mae risg hefyd y bydd pensiwn is yn y dyfodol gan bobl sy’n ennill llai na’r isafswm ar gyfer cael eu cofrestru’n awtomatig mewn cynllun