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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
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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
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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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2024 2 Introduction This General Election matters for older people. Worn down by the pandemic and cost of living crisis, many are yearning for a more positive future for themselves, their families and ... our local Age Cymru partners, we work to improve the lives of older people by delivering trusted advice and support services. We campaign, we research, and we fundraise to make sure we build a better life
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includes information on council tax, income tax and equity release. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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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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types of home adaptations could help make your home life easier. 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
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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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your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email ... prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary
