see factsheet 8, Council and housing association housing. In Wales, contact Age Cymru for further advice. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. In Wales, following the implementation ... available before you commit to moving in. It is also important to consider your financial resources. The cost of specialist housing can vary considerably depending on factors such as location, age, on-site facilities
Its members include the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Trading Standards, Citizens Advice Bureau, the Information Commissioner’s Office, Get Safe Online, Nest, Care and Repair, the ... could fall prey to them. Fraud is becoming increasingly complex, with the Covid-19 pandemic and rising cost of living driving new and more sophisticated kinds of scams, many of which take place online. Around
Age UK network comprises 150+ local Age UKs reaching most of England. We provide information and advice to around 5.9 million people each year, through webbased and written materials and individual enquiries ... their needs. 2. We see older people facing various energy-related difficulties, including broken heating systems, metering and billing disputes, health conditions requiring high energy usage, and difficulty
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out your rights and how you are protected from discrimination. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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mobility 52 Area 54 The presence of family and friends 57 Access to networks, information, services, advice and advocacy 59 The role of ‘savings’ 61 Conclusion 62 6 Conclusions 63 References 66 3Living on ... going out, did not replace household goods, and some took drastic action to reduce their heating and energy costs. • The combination of having poor health and mobility, living in a rural area in old housing
benefits you receive • your savings • who lives with you • how much Council Tax you pay. “My care has cost a lot more since my fall. But paying less Council Tax has helped me stay on top of things.” Reg, 89 ... organisations. Age UK. We provide information and advice for people in later life through our Age UK Advice Line, publications and website. Age UK Advice: 0800 169 65 65. Lines are open seven days a week
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