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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 ... surgeries. Most of these respondents had ‘telephone consultation first’ procedures, preferring the time saved by having telephone consultations and increased availability of appointments. These older people were
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and services which are well designed and easy to use. The Government should be clearer about the savings that moving services online will bring and how much of these will be reinvested in alternative ways ... efficiencies across the public sector.’3 The pace of change is speeding up as part of the continuing drive to save money and increase efficiency – and to provide a better service for individuals. While some central
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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 ... surgeries. Most of these respondents had ‘telephone consultation first’ procedures, preferring the time saved by having telephone consultations and increased availability of appointments. These older people were
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heard on issues that matter most to them - such as the NHS, social care and the level of the state pension. Age UK’s total income was £174.6 million, up £7.5 million on last year, strengthened by a substantial ... planning seminars, mid-life review sessions, information and guidance on financial planning and pensions and policies to support flexible working – all designed to help our staff make more informed choices
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holidays. For older people in England eligibility for a bus pass is determined by the female state pension age, whether you are a man or a womani. This is gradually increasing from 60 to reach 65 by November ... pass per year.ii Of these 8.8 million passes were for older people. The percentage of eligible pensioners with a pass has slightly reduced between 2012 and 2013 from 78% to 76%. People do not get a bus
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of death. This includes property, possessions, and money, as well as debts, mortgages, loans, and credit card bills. 5.1 Why you need to value the estate You need to work out the estate’s value for two ... such as credit card bills or loans, must be taken into account when valuing their estate. You can deduct a reasonable funeral bill. For debts owed jointly, including joint mortgages, joint credit cards,
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get fewer chesty coughs, less phlegm, and your pulse rate and blood pressure improve. You can also save lots of money. Drinking Although we often think the big issue is binge-drinking among young people ... information and advice about: budgeting; getting the most from income; resolving problems and disputes; savings and investments; and planning ahead. The least affluent older people would benefit from financial
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Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. “I can’t claim Carer’s Allowance if I’m receiving my State Pension.” You may still receive some Carer’s Allowance – or you may receive a carer premium or carer addition ... Patrick, 65 4 Good to know. Claiming Carer’s Allowance can help you qualify for higher rates of Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support) – or enable you
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care and support services. A review of the costs specialist housing needs to take account of the savings as a result of reducing demand on more expensive options, such as residential and hospital care. ... meet the full cost of rising rents and as a result may find their standard of living declining or savings falling at a much higher rate than anticipated. Uncertainty over benefits Older social tenants
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simplifying your routine, or using technology. If you decide to stop working, get advice on your pension and any benefits you may be eligible for first from your trade union or local Citizens Advice (page ... Allowance, depending on your age and the support you need. These aren’t means tested, so your income and savings won’t be taken into consideration. Help with Council Tax. You, and anyone you live with, may be entitled
