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pleaged 50oroveracrossWales,andisbeingundertaken by key organisations thatrepresentolder people.It is important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people about theirexperiences of the lockdown ... don’trecieveregularinformationOther, pleasestate: B2. What do you think could be done to improve communication regarding Covid-19 and thecurrent lockdowninWales?B3. What havebeenyourpositiveexperiencesduringthecurrentlockdown
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Age Cymru Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s ... in their role. A safe and confidential space for participants to discuss and gain a clear understanding of safeguarding Covering organisations policy and procedures including • What is safeguarding • Principles
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Be more active by going for a walk at your own pace with a friendly, supportive volunteer.
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If you enjoy watching the television, then you need to make sure you have a valid TV licence. You’ll need a valid TV licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel (including the BBC), or ... on a viewing device (such as a TV, computer, tablet or mobile phone). There are various TV licence discounts: If you’re at least 75 years old and recieve Pension Credit you can claim a free
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July 2015 What is loneliness? Loneliness can be understood as an individual’s personal, subjective sense of lacking desired affection, closeness, and social interaction with others. Loneliness is not the ... social isolation. Although it has a social aspect, loneliness is also defined by an individual’s subjective emotional state. How can it be measured? Age UK’s research is the first and, so far, only evidence
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Council Tax is a compulsory, property-based tax paid to local authorities. The Council Tax Reduction Scheme is a benefit administered by local authorities in Wales to help people who are on a low income ... receive a disability or carers benefit. If you receive the Guarantee Credit Part of Pension Credit you may even get your Council Tax paid in full. If you don’t get Guarantee Credit but you have a low income
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should enjoy an adequate standard of living and a level of income which enables them to live comfortably and afford essentials. No one should have to endure a calamitous reduction in their standard of living ... forward reforms to the State Pension for future generations of pensioners and employers are now obliged to automatically enrol eligible workers into a qualifying workplace pension scheme. Both of these policies
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FRAUD and FRAUD is a CRIME. AKA Financial abuse People Scam victims that are identified by Trading Standards are often lonely and socially isolated. Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with ... We will work towards a more flexible approach to consumer vulnerability. Victims: We will improve care and support to victims of fraud and scams. • What will your pledge be? • What can you do to protect
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... safely – advice for older people during Covid 19 One of the many concerns currently facing older people is being able to access cash and pay for everyday goods and services while they follow government advice
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This survey is a follow up to the survey we undertook in Summer 2020 for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important that ... take 15 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdowns I was part of a shielded group Yes No A2. During
