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significant sight loss. They are predominantly older people and, as more of us live longer, these numbers are set to increase. With this demographic shift come new challenges: more older people needing support ... at present there is no universal safety net or signposting to services. Such advice and support is usually provided by voluntary and community groups and organisations, whose funding is often fragile and
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safe online Information and advice you need to help you love later life. We’re Age UK and our goal is to enable older people to love later life. We are passionate about affirming that your later years ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies
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review April 2015 2 We’re Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life. Our vision is for a world where everyone can love later life ... ………………………………………………………………. About this report Foreword Executive summary 1 Introduction 2 Types of fraud and who is at risk 3 The impact of fraud and why it goes unreported 4 The nature and extent of fraud 5 Legal
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companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies ... help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: December 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about Worried about falling? 5 How to get help from the NHS 6 Staying active Moving more 8
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AgeUKIG23 What to do if you need care and support at home. Getting help at home. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies
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separated from your partner, you may find yourself living alone. But with a little help, living alone is something that most of us can adapt to.
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Hamer and Jill Ball Page 14 A volunteer-led advocacy service for vulnerable older people in Wales: what did service users say about the beneficial impact of advocacy for them? – Dr Juping Yu and Professor ... wishes and feelings respected and taken into consideration are vitally important to all of us. It is essential that older people feel empowered to speak up about their own choices and views. Voice, choice
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grant programme applicants must be a local older people’s group in Wales. An older people’s group is understood to be an organised group of older people meeting regularly for social, recreational and ... own bank account, as the grant will only be paid by BACS. Grants cannot be made to individuals. What type of activity can be funded? Christmas lunches or Christmas parties New Year celebrations
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Organised and self-motivated Able to communicate effectively Experience of using telephone and email is desirable Approachable, friendly and professional Passionate about the work we do Smart appearance ... able to complete paperwork Driving license and access to a car would be desirable Good IT skills is desirable Training: You will be given induction training on the various aspects of the work. You
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the opportunity to have a will written or updated free of charge. What is Free Wills Month? Age UK, along with other national charities, is offering members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity ... supporting Age Cymru with a gift in their will, although there is no obligation to do so. Where is the campaign taking place? The campaign that Age UK is part of has partcipating solicitors in Cardiff and Swansea
