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November was notable mainly for what it did not say, and in particular neither social care nor pensioners received a mention. However, our policy experts have been through the detailed papers, and the ... Government announced it would publish a Green Paper on social care next summer but we fear for the state of social care by then.” 3 Health and Social Care A week before the Budget, the Government finally
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Published: June 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Money and legal issues Your benefits and pension 6 Your will 7 If you have a partner Marriage and civil partnership 8 Financial and legal considerations ... benefits and pension. There are lots of different benefits available – and you might qualify for more than one. You could be able to get: • Attendance Allowance if you’re over State Pension age (66 years
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Adult Disability Payment Scotland DLA – Disability Living Allowance DWP – Department for Work and Pensions ESA – Employment and Support Allowance HMCTS – HM Courts and Tribunals Service HMRC – HM Revenue ... Decisions on most benefit claims are made by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff called decision makers. They make decisions on behalf of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Decisions about Child
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............................................ 3 State help with costs in retirement housing for pensioners ............................ 4 Which pensioners pay the extra costs in retirement housing? ... ... ......................................................... 14 3. State financial support and its impacts 18 Financial help from the state ...............................................................
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told that because of a number of medical conditions I had I would be entitled to claim benefits. Age Cymru helped me to claim all my entitlements which made a huge difference to my life and meant that I wasn’t ... the existing Will so you can add extra gifts or alter the amounts being shared. You need a codicil form which can be supplied by your solicitor. Making a Will for the first time? Here are some simple first
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that’s not you). A doctor then issues a medical certificate which states the cause of death. You’ll also be given a formal notice stating that the medical certificate has been signed, which also tells you ... (if this was outside the UK, you only need to state the country) • their most recent occupation and if they’d retired • to know if they were receiving a pension or other benefits • the name, occupation and
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implications of a cap on social care costs 10 Meeting the costs of the social care reforms: Impact on pensions 13 Spotlight on Poverty and Inequality 14 Footnotes 17 Welcome to the second edition of Age UK’s ... well-being. The situation is particularly worrying for many of those approaching retirement, tomorrow’s pensioners, who find it more difficult to find a job following redundancy and face uncertainty about their
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Payment scheme. These are intended to clarify issues around eligibility and make the process for claiming Funeral Expenses Payments simpler. 1. Introduction Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated ... need more time during the difficult period after a bereavement. Question 4 – shorter application forms for children’s funerals This sounds a good approach although other organisations are better placed
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consumers the information they need to make financial decisions. There is a specific focus on Pension Wise, The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and the Money Advice Service (MAS). Key points and recommendations ... supporting public financial guidance and financial capability across a wide range of agencies, not just Pension Wise, TPAS and MAS. Building capacity could be a specific statutory objective for MAS. Age UK believes
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pay for a carer directly, they might take on the responsibilities of an employer, such as tax and pension contributions. Contact Skills for Care (page 47) for more information. The person you look after ... and expenses). If your State Pension is more than £67.60 a week, or if you get certain benefits at a higher amount, you won’t be paid Carer’s Allowance. This is because State Pension and Carer’s Allowance
