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an age friendly Wales ‘Being a Friend’ Who can be a ‘Friend’? • Potentially anyone in Wales who is not self-isolating can be a ‘Friend’ if they know someone who needs support locally. • You may already ... ‘Friend’ necessary? • Many people in Wales have family nearby who are their support during this time, but others, individuals or couples, who are social distancing, self-isolating or shielding and don’t
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advice from a specialist probate solicitor if you are unsure about dealing with an estate, as you can be personally liable if mistakes are made. For information on making a will, see factsheet 7, Making ... titled Age UK for contact details. Contact details for any organisation mentioned in this factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 14 August 2024 Dealing with an estate
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introduction of greater flexibility in pension decumulation in April 2015, this consultation explores how the Government can extend some of these flexibilities to people who have already purchased an annuity ... It looks explicitly at how a market for re-assigning annuity income in exchange for a cash lump sum can be created, including how the process should work and what consumer protections might be necessary
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Matters The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Summer 2024 General Election 2024 From pensioner poverty to digital exclusion, we highlight the key challenges you face today A spotlight on mental ... older people in Wales setting out the key issues we wish to see the new UK Government tackle, from pensioner poverty to digital exclusion and from keeping homes warm to bank closures. Many of these issues
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power of sport as a focus to engage those who are living with dementia, depression or are socially isolated. Our beneficiaries are typically older people who do not take part in other activities or spend ... spend days without social interaction, who may be living with conditions such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease. They may have increasingly limited mobility, be living with depression and/or be socially
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anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance misuse. • Carers can be involved in a whole ... Wednesday where carers can meet virtually for a coffee and a chat: See: https://www.carersuk.org/ wales/help-and-advice/care-for-a-cuppa-inwales There are also forums that carers can join to share experiences
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Words Creating an age friendly Wales Poetry Bingo Poetry can feel intimidating sometimes. Playing Poetry Bingo encourages people to suggest their favourite poems, as well as creating something new from ... poetry It can be scary looking at a blank page and trying to write a poem. This exercise gives people a good starting point to work from. 1 Creating an age friendly Wales Words Birds Birds can be a great
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they save public services a massive £8 billion each year. Providing care for someone can sometimes be difficult. It can affect your employment, your finances and both your physical and mental health. In ... help you answer some of the big questions about getting help as a carer – what you’re entitled to, who you should speak to, and what other support is available. We also want to hear from you, so please
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You can sign up to a Priority Services Registers (PSR) to receive extra help from your energy or water company. You’re eligible if you: have reached your State Pension age are disabled ... water, electricity and gas, you will need to sign up with each. If you have a carer, they can sign up for you. You can register for all or some of the services. The Priority Services Register (Ofgem) Video
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balancing the need to finish paying off his mortgage while wanting to contribute as much as he can to his pension pot. The Mid-Career Review webinar on Finance helped to put his mind at rest that he was
