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This approach would seek to reduce the cost and complexity of new developments and home building within different local authority areas and eliminate unnecessary cost and red tape. The consultation asks for ... inaccessible home design reduces the choices available to older people and has high social and economic costs over the long term We need a universal approach to accessibility for new homes that works for
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have access to the right level of information, advice and advocacy when I need it”. All older people in Wales have access to appropriate information, advice and advocacy, and are digitally included irrespective ... potentially life changing decisions. Without access to accurate information and high quality independent advice and advocacy where required, older people can be at an increased risk of missing out on financial
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their current economic situation 8 Analysis of the implications of a cap on social care costs 10 Meeting the costs of the social care reforms: Impact on pensions 13 Spotlight on Poverty and Inequality ... financial situation. We also focus on the implications of the recent announcement of a cap on social care costs and examine income and wealth inequality amongst older people. We hope that you find this report useful
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 35w July 2023 Renting your home in Wales – rights or problems regarding your rent Factsheet 35w July 2023 ... afford a rent increase 18 6 Rent increases and welfare benefits 19 7 Rent arrears 22 7.1 Seeking advice 22 7.2 Negotiating over arrears 22 7.3 ‘Breathing Space’ Debt Respite Scheme 23 Factsheet 35w
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everyone make the most of later life. Age UK provides a wide range of services and its information and advice reached nearly 6 million people last year. The Age UK network comprises more than 150 local Age UKs ... because they were lonely. ‘It means I know someone is looking out for me if I need help or just advice or a chat, I know I can turn to Age UK and I know that I’m not just another person on a list – I
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your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email ... prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary
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and Wales. If you are in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please contact Age Scotland or Age NI for advice. Contact details are at the back of this factsheet. Contact details for any organisation mentioned ... Introduction 3 2 Arranging a funeral 3 3 Understanding funeral costs 4 4 Deciding on burial or cremation 5 4.1 Cremation 5 4.2 Burial 6 5 Reducing funeral costs 7 5.1 Compare funeral directors 7 5.2 Arrange a funeral
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information and advice or to learn more about what we do and the products and services we offer. Our flagship Information and Advice service reached over 6 million people through our telephone advice line and ... service that combines our expertise – 49 local Age UKs integrated their services with our national advice line. The network of local Age UKs in England now covers 95 per cent of the 65+ population. This
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as we know that older people have been disproportionality affected by the pandemic, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, and we need to ensure that their voices are heard and continue to be heard. This ... expensive and with the cost of living it has become unaffordable. I cannot walk a lot as I am disabled and it becomes difficult for me to get appointments.” For a few, the cost means they are cancelling
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compelled to take either financial advice, or if disproportionately expensive, guidance through Pension Wise. Whether or not consumers will need to pay for formal advice should be clear upfront. Age UK ... not wish to change. With this is in mind, before going ahead, the Government should consider the costs involved in setting up this system and evaluate whether doing so represents good value for consumers
