Lords report, we would also like to see a clearer timescale and statement of priorities, which we hope will be included in the final draft of the plan. Age UK was pleased to be consulted during the development ... cycling safer for older people, including further investment in separate cycle paths and reducing the cost of adult tricycles and electric bikes. - There needs to be a timescale and targets for the delivery
questions about care funding but questions about funding retirement more broadly. And critically it will focus on developing ideas and solutions to these questions. We think that the artificial separation ... retirement funding from care funding is unhelpful given that longterm care can be one of the biggest costs that people face during their retirement years. I 3 I ILC-UK The end of formal adult social
our 2024 What matters to you survey which I know many of you completed. We feature two articles that will hopefully encourage and help you to claim all your benefits and entitlements. Last year we helped ... you then you can switch off and attempt a dogbased cryptic quiz devised by one of our volunteers. It will either make your toes curl or drive you barking mad! Have a great summer everyone. General Election
people are aware that the State Pension system is changing, many do not fully understand how this will affect them. People often have limited knowledge about pensions, and upbeat political messages and ... issue has been reported in the media, have given some people a misleading impression of what they will receive. The DWP should regularly publish tracking information and also carry out more indepth
particular on the role that competition should play in improving outcomes for consumers. The review will consider four broad areas: shopping around and switching, non-advised customer journeys, business ... consumers find it difficult or impossible to navigate their way through the product maze. The FCA will need to maintain a focus on the terms and conditions of products as they develop. Online guidance/advice
on commissioners’ ability to plan for and meet the needs of those that need services. Despite the will of staff and leaders to provide good quality care and support as envisaged through the Social Services ... carers will be needed by 2037 based on current demographic projections5. Informal care provided by friends and relatives is by far the largest source of adult care provision. Its replacement would cost an
no longer be entitled to receive the payment, or you may be newly entitled to benefits. Any changes will depend on your individual circumstances. Speak to the office that pays your benefits for more ... and it can also happen if you co-habit. Child support will not be affected. Remarrying or entering a new civil partnership invalidates any existing will you have , but a divorce or civil partnership dissolution
of care will you need and who will be able to provide this for you? Will the home need to be adapted? Will you pay rent or help towards bills? If your family members are claiming benefits, will these be
well and safe this winter Winter can be a tough time for all of us but especially this year with the cost-of-living crisis. So, in this special winter edition of Age Matters we’ve brought together lots of ... Monday to Friday (calls are charged at the same rate as a call to a standard 01 or 02 number). They will also be automatically included in any landline or mobile inclusive minutes package. Or you can email
into effect, replacing the Basic State Pension that existed before it. Which pension applies to you will depend on whether you reached State Pension age before the New State Pension came into force - see ... receive it, and only new claimants receive the New State Pension. Eventually the Basic State Pension will be phased out completely. From April 2021, State Pension age is 66 for both men and women (in the