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41 Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work closely with our partners ... older people’s groups. We provide services at a local and national level including information and advice that reaches some 5.4 million people each year. Internationally, we support programme and policy
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Age UK network comprises 140+ 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 ... poverty. 2. Many older people live with health conditions that mean they have higher required energy costs. 3. Many older people are unable to fully engage with the energy market, due to barriers such as digital
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campaign. Over the last year our support has been in more demand than ever. Call numbers to Age Cymru Advice have been at record levels and our friendship services grow month on month. To help make sure we ... we’re encouraging supporters to seek sponsorship to help us deliver core advice and friendship services. Last year Age Cymru Advice dealt with more than 25,000 enquiries on a wide range of issues such as
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and well in extreme heat. As we get older our bodies are often slow to recognise our needs and at regulating our temperature. How to protect yourself in hot weather Summer Health Advice Drink cool water ... and cooling than sipping from a plastic bottle or uninsulated alternative, which gets warm in the heat of the sun. Top safety tip: Speak to your GP or practice nurse if you’re taking medication that affects
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more than 60 days, according to recent research by Age Cymru. It was carried out after Age Cymru advice and advocacy services reported worrying delays in older people being assessed by social care departments ... newsletter from Age Cymru Autumn Edition 2022 Help with the cost of living You’ve probably noticed many of your bills going up, particularly the cost of energy. Therefore, Age Cymru has developed a dedicated
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Victoria Lloyd Page 5 Overview of poverty and older people – Dr Victoria Winckler Page 8 Age Cymru Advice: how we help older people claim their benefits and entitlements – Gavin Thomas Page 11 State Pensions ... Foundation highlights that pensioner poverty is increasing due to pensioner incomes and rising housing costs. The article stresses that immediate action is needed to ensure that today’s pensioners receive all
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the new, your bill should not rise significantly. This means that you shouldn’t face extra costs if you need a new simple internet connection to make calls. Is it true that I won’t be able ... develop new scams. These could be over the phone, via email, or at your doorstep. Remember the key advice when someone is contacting you about the switchover: STOP – Taking a moment to stop and
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active as you get older. Here we have t ips and advice on keeping fit and how to stay active as you get older. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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national In the UK, we help over seven million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. We are local We work as part of a network of independent charities ... the things we do day-in dayout to help older people love later life • We provide information and advice • We deliver and work to transform health and care services • We deliver and work to transform
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England Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work closely with our partners ... older people’s groups. We provide services at a local and national level including information and advice that reaches some 6 million people each year. Internationally, we support programme and policy work
