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Improving later life. Services for older people – what works. Age UK works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by addressing health inequality, reducing loneliness ... those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow better for each passing generation. We are Age UK Acknowledgements:
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explored how some of the barriers that older people face when seeking and staying in employment. Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething MS focused on the Welsh Government’s priorities in the context of employment ... & General who talked about how they operate, and one of Legal & General’s older employees who spoke about how they have benefited from working for an age-friendly company. For more information
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findings from Age UK’s survey of disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled ... consultation says current recipients would be protected any change could have major implications for disabled older people who need support in the future. So far, the Government has not provided any information about
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Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 41w May 2024 Social care assessments for older people with care needs in Wales Factsheet 41w May 2024 ... making a referral 9 3.2 Needs assessment for the person with care needs (and, where relevant, also an assessment for their carer) 10 3.3 Eligibility criteria 11 3.4 Provision
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about accessing health and social care, digital inclusion, employment, experiences of being unpaid carers, finances, and representation in society. We also heard about accessing public transport, housing ... report If you want to know about this research contact policy@agecymru.org.uk Thank you to everyone who responded to this research and shared their views and experiences. This research was funded by Welsh
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Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 56 Benefits for people under State Pension age April 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about benefits for people under State Pension age (currently 66 ... claiming other benefits and about disability and carers’ benefits. It explains how you can claim these benefits. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit
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Method 9 4. Findings 10 • Issues with data collection 10 • Waiting for care 11 • Addressing the issues 14 • Support whilst waiting for care 18 • Support from the third sector 20 Conclusions 22 Recommendations ... Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables Table 1 Time from a request for a care assessment and the assessment being completed 19/20 and 20/21 11 Table 2: Percentage completed assessments from referrals
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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 companies ... written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. This guide has been kindly peer reviewed by the National LGBT Partnership
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of money or credit/debit expenditure (particularly where there is no evidence that expenditure is for the benefit of the adult) The unexplained disappearance of valuable possessions Excessive amounts of ... Unpaid bills, rent and other accumulation of debt when someone is supposed to be paying the bills on behalf of an adult who needs care and support Lack of adequate provisions, clothing and other possessions
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lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services A resource pack for professionals 2 Foreword ‘The staff in the home very rarely gave us any time alone together and on ... importance of creating an inclusive environment where people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) can feel safe and accepted for who they are. This resource builds on and consolidates over a decade
