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following the onset of Covid 19 at the beginning of 2020. During the recent pandemic many of us have lost loved ones, we’ve witnessed the disruption of health and care services, and heard the plight of many ... people and communities that matter most to individuals. It’s very important that this connection isn’t lost through people’s journey with dementia. The rights of someone who is LGBT+ must always respected.
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death, for example, from a pension or a life policy. These often pass according to a separate ‘letter of wishes’ (see section 5.2.1) or are held in trust setup with the pension company managing the policy ... type of payment is not always made into your estate and may be paid to other beneficiaries by the pension or life policy provider. It is important to understand where this type of payment goes in the event
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People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales worked in partnership to understand the current experiences of people ... volunteer. This caused me stress, anxiety and PTSD. My health and mental well-being was destroyed. I lost my work and income. I now have to be on medication and have counselling. Not being able to support
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will need to claim either Employment and Support Allowance (if you are under State Pension age) or your State Pension. All employees, except agency workers, have the legal right to request flexible working
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aged 65 or over. We know the following about their circumstances • money can be tight: 120,000 pensioners in Wales live in poverty • it’s estimated that there were 56,000 households in Wales inhabited ... behind and overlooked The next UK Government must • protect the value of the State Pension for current and future pensioners by retaining the triple lock and universal access to key benefits that help maintain
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to travel off-peak on buses anywhere in England for free. Eligibility is currently tied to State Pension age for both men and women. It is a crucial universal benefit that is greatly valued by older people ... we talked to the councillors they said, “Well it’s only until September”, but I think once you’ve lost it they’re not going to put it back on are they? You know, we did sign petitions not to cut it ..
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free annual safety check. These are for people who receive means-tested benefits and are over State Pension age or living with a disability or long-term health condition. The check consists of a basic examination ... Insulation is an extra layer added to your home to make it harder for heat to escape. A lot of heat can be lost through the walls and roof, so insulating them makes a real difference. • Insulating roof and loft
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People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales came together to gather the experiences of people aged 50 or over in ... in the continuing pandemic and recovery. This survey has been funded by Welsh Government. ‘I feel lost, ignored. I’m finding it hard looking out my window and seeing people enjoying themselves and some
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People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales came together to gather the experiences of people aged 50 or over in ... in the continuing pandemic and recovery. This survey has been funded by Welsh Government. ‘I feel lost, ignored. I’m finding it hard looking out my window and seeing people enjoying themselves and some
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reference cited for the Inquiry: To examine patterns in demand for social care services for those of pension age and the related costs of delivery of residential and non-residential care, taking account of ... examine the financial pressures on the social care system, such as increases in wages, automatic pension enrolment and staff recruitment and retention difficulties, including the related financial impacts
