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1 Summary In this short paper, Age UK sets out ten questions to prompt and encourage discussion with the local public sector on the key issues affecting services for people in later life within the current climate of spending cuts and public services reform. In summary the areas covered include: • Investing in engagement and transparency • Protecting the vulnerable and ensuring fair
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hosted an all Wales Advocacy Conference for advocacy providers. It was a fantastic day with more than 100 delegates attending from all over Wales and from a whole range of advocacy services. Our speakers and
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cover your rent in full. Winter Fuel Payment (see page 23) How much? One annual payment, of between £100 and £300, paid to all eligible pensioner households to help with fuel costs. Cold Weather Payment (see ... year April 2024 to March 2025 – the eligibility birth date changes each year). You could get between £100 and £300 to help pay your heating bills, dependent on your age and if other people in your household
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benefit £200 £300 You live with someone under 80 who also qualifies £100 £200 You live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies £100 £150 You qualify and live with your partner and they receive PC or a ... Nil* You qualify, live in a care home and do not receive PC or a working age means-tested benefit £100 £150 * Your partner receiving PC or a working age means-tested benefit (Universal Credit (UC), income-based
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and over in the UK are doing in life. It provides an average wellbeing score of between 0 and 100, with 100 being the highest score representing the greatest level of wellbeing. It provides this information ... to be employed than those aged 65+. 4. How did you select the 40 indicators? We identified over 100 factors that are thought to affect wellbeing from research articles and our consultations (see our
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Christmas trifle? 12. In Elf, Buddy the Elf names the four main food groups of his diet – candy, candy canes, candy corns… what is the fourth food group? 13. Which country does Stollen come from? 14. Which ... Indonesia 9. Brandy 10. Clockwise 11. Sherry 12. Syrup 13. Germany 14. Coca-cola 15. A Yule log Festive food quiz A fun and easy way to raise money for Age Cymru Just nominate a quiz master to host and ensure
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pre-paid cards can incur charges such as transaction fees or monthly management fees. • Store gift vouchers can often be ordered from most major retailers over the telephone, or online. You may pass them ... shopper. However, some retailers may not allow you to spend small balances that remain on the gift voucher so you may have to spend the full amount in one go. If the person you’re supporting needs further
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weather forecast. That’s why we’re still encouraging people who might not have received their energy vouchers for pre-payment meters to double check and contact Age Cymru Advice for further information (see ... energy vouchers According to data released by PayPoint one in five households with traditional pre-payment meters have yet to cash in their energy vouchers. The company estimates that 760,000 vouchers, worth
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and delivery service. • Keep basic and long life food items in the cupboard or freezer in case it’s too cold to go shopping. You could also do your food shopping online and get it delivered to your door ... so eat at least one hot meal each day and have hot drinks during the day. Include a good range of foods in your diet and aim for at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, so that you’re getting
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per 100g: 697kJ/ 167kcal Check the label on packaged foods Energy 1046kJ 250kcal Fat Saturates Sugars Salt 3.0g 1.3g 34g 0.9g 15%38%7%4%13% Choose foods lower in fat, salt and sugars Source: Public Health ... Government, Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland © Crown copyright 2016 Use the Eatwell Guide to help you get a balance of healthier and more sustainable food. It shows
