with heating costs in Wales Factsheet 1w January 2024 2 of 66 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 The issue of fuel poverty ... Getting the best energy deal 8 3.1 Switching tariff or supplier 8 3.2 Changing payment method – direct debit 9 3.3 Changing payment method – prepayment meters 9 3.4 Collective energy switching 10 4 General
Age Cymru’s vision is an age friendly Wales where everyone lives well for longer, lives safely, is free from discrimination and is actively engaged within their community, but at this General Election ... others. At the moment life can often be restricted and miserable for those at the less favoured end of the spectrum and they are the older people we should worry about the most. At this General Election
help older people in Wales prepare for the colder months ahead. The rise in energy bills and cost of living crisis means it’s more important than ever to do what you need to do to keep your home ... Our vision is that every older person in Wales has choice and control over your own lives with easy access to the information and advice you need to help make that a reality. Find out
East Moors Road Cardiff CF24 5TD 029 2043 1555 www.agecymru.org.uk Registered Charity 1128436 Date of publication: April 2024 2 More money in your pocket How we can help Age Cymru Advice: our information ... Cymru Advice can assist older people themselves, their family, friends, carers, or professionals. All of our guides and factsheets are available to download from our website, or you can contact our advice
celebrating creativity in older age. The aim of the festival is to: celebrate the opportunity of older age for renewal, growth and creativity, hence the connotations of new life in the name ‘Gwanwyn’, meaning ... opportunities for greater participation by older people in the arts and creative activity during the month of May promote the benefits to health and wellbeing for older people by participating in artistic and
celebrating creativity in older age. The aim of the festival is to: celebrate the opportunity of older age for renewal, growth and creativity, hence the connotations of new life in the name ‘Gwanwyn’, meaning ... opportunities for greater participation by older people in the arts and creative activity during the month of May promote the benefits to health and wellbeing for older people by participating in artistic and
are: Pension Credit Housing Benefit The Council Tax Reduction Scheme Cold Weather Payment Some types of income are fully considered when assessing whether you’re eligible to claim a means-tested ... account. Capital includes savings and investments. Examples of capital taken into account in means tests include: cash stocks and shares a share of any savings you own jointly with other people property other
– this tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State Pension. You may ... both parts of Pension Credit. The amounts depend on whether you’re single or a couple. Guarantee Credit Single Couple Weekly top-up to: £218.15 £332.95 Savings Credit Weekly extra of: £17.01
better too. Together, we can really make a difference Of all UK nations, Wales has the largest proportion of older people aged 65 and over - 668,950 (21% of the population). Wales also has the fastest ageing ... projections show an increase of 292,000 by 2039. In the aftermath of covid, against the backdrop of rising energy prices, and the cost-of-living crisis, many older people are facing some of the hardest challenges
is strongly committed to equality and diversity. This commitment is fundamental to the achievement of Age Cymru’s vision and objectives. So that we can measure how far we are succeeding in promoting equality ... If you would rather not answer the questions posed under any of the headings please simply leave blank. Application for the Post of: Chair of Trustees When answering the questions, please circle the appropriate