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there for older people during these uncertain times. The support and services we provide is now more vital than ever, so we need your company to help us be there for the millions of older people, many ... many of them alone, during this national crisis. The need is growing In these challenging times, there are more older people turning to Age Cymru for support, and we are working around the clock to be there
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modern labour market. Of all older workers who are unemployed, nearly 47 per cent have been so for more than a year.i It can be very difficult or even impossible for these people to move back into work, often ... unemployed, using mainly private sector contractors operating under a payment-by-results system to move people into sustainable employment. The scheme offers the potential to raise the quality of support for
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1 Tender Notice This is Older Image Library SECTION I: CONTRACTING ORGANISATION I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S): Contact: Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive Address: Age Cymru, Mariners ... national charity for older people in Wales and is the force combining Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales. The Charity works nationally and locally to improve life for all older people. Age Cymru’s
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working can do so, regardless of age. This includes ensuring that the Work Programme delivers for its older participants. • The Work Programme has been less effective at helping the over 55s than younger age ... to act differently. • Changes need to be made to the payment structure and claimant journey for older claimants: o The referral time for JSA claimants aged 55+ should be reduced to six months. The evidence
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Nearly half of people in the UK have been targeted by a scam. One of the ways that scammers commonly contact people is through the post. Learn how to protect yourself from postal scams.
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Is attendance allowance means tested? People often miss out on Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they don’t qualify.
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Government and Housing Committee’s consultation regarding key priority areas that should be considered during the next 12 months, including the impact of Covid and recovery from the pandemic. We think a priority ... Ageing Society. Built environment in communities During March and April 2021, Age Cymru, Cymru Older People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales
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Age Cymru event focused on employers and older workers
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a wrapped shoe box with gifts in our aim to help make this Christmas a little brighter. Christmas can be a lonely time for many older people who have no close family to visit over the festive period, we ... telephone befriending service. How you can help Find a shoe box - Wrap the box and lid separately in Christmas paper, or you can use a festive pre-printed box Fill with gifts - see our suggestions below (list
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loneliness We’re proud that Age UK is working with Cadbury to help draw attention to the 225,000 older people who often go a whole week without speaking to anyone. Loneliness is a crisis in the UK. Being ... also getting behind the campaign, and encouraging people across Wales to donate your words by pledging to reach out and have a chat with older people in your communities. Cadbury has donated the words
