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  1. The Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount

    Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help with heating costs. Find out if you can claim Winter Fuel Payment.

  2. Cold Weather Payment

    Cold Weather Payment is an annual payment to help with heating costs. Find out if you can claim Cold Weather Payment.

  3. Pension scams

    New rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55 have brought with them new scams. Be cautious of anyone approaching you with advice on how to invest your pension.

  4. Managing your money in Winter

    this time of year. Get your home ready for winter It's cheaper and easier to heat your home if it's well insulated and your heating works properly. Draught proof doors and windows, insulate the loft, lag the ... the hot-water tank and pipes, and consider getting cavity-wall insulation Have your heating system serviced every year and check that it's working before the cold weather starts. If you rent your home

  5. Summer Health Advice - how to protect yourself

    and UVB) Light-coloured, light-weight, loose-fitting cotton clothing can help you stay cool in the heat Wear a broad brimmed hat to protect your head, face and ears UV rays can cause damage to your eyes ... home Help keep the heat out by closing windows, curtains and blinds Turn off non-essential items when not in use. Lights, and electronic items, such as iPads and Kindles can generate heat when plugged in

  6. Age Cymru HOPE Infographic report 2021-22 E FINAL.pdf

    as such. The person she was caring for wasn’t in receipt of Attendance Allowance and Ms Q wasn’t in receipt of Carers’ Allowance. Our HOPE Independent Volunteer Advocate helped her consider her options ... Hub and they arranged for her to have a Carer’s Assessment. Her friend is now getting Attendance Allowance. Ms Q feels very positive about the future and she’s also aware of all the support that’s available

  7. RB_June16_Age_UK_Excess_Winter_Deaths_Briefing.pdf

    000 new jobs (net) per annum over the period 2020-2030;  Total energy savings of £8.6bn – over £400 per home;  A 23.6MtCO2 reduction per annum by 2030;  A 26% reduction in imports of natural gas ... Disability Living Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council Tax rebate, but her weekly income is just under £100. Lynne’s bungalow is very cold and damp. She cannot afford to run the central heating for more than

  8. Income tax

    certain amount, you will have to pay Income Tax on it. Not all income is taxable, and there are allowances and reliefs you may be able to claim.  Not all income counts towards Income Tax. You may have ... as Carer’s Allowance and Statutory Sick Pay income from a trust. You do not have to pay tax on: Pension Credit Universal Credit Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence

  9. What is Spread the Warmth

    but even a little bit of activity can help you to keep warm, safe and well. Moving about generates heat, strengthens bones and muscles and keeps us mobile. This can be easier said than done. You might well ... and shingles for some people. Keep your home warm and safe Contact a registered heating engineer to service your heating system before the onset of winter. It’s also a good idea to contact a chimney

  10. Leave a legacy

    like Emlyn When Emlyn called Age Cymru Advice, it was clear right away that he needed help. Emlyn’s heating had broken down just as he needed it most, he was terribly worried and distressed. He called ... his heating system and provided a benefit check to ensure he’s claiming everything he’s entitled to. We directed him to his local authority to get some temporary heating. Now

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