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additional component of income in retirement, through Pension Credit, or help to cope with the additional costs of illness or disability. Unfortunately significant numbers of older people still do not receive everything ... 2 Summary of public policy proposals There should be transitional protection for those who will receive lower pensions under the new State Pension system and have not had time to change their plans
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weeks. You can make one request per year – but if your circumstances change, your employer might be willing to consider another request. Many employers also offer carer’s leave, so it’s worth asking about ... at the person’s next check-up or invite them for a general health check. At the appointment, the GP will: • do a few quick tests for memory and thinking • look at the person’s medical history and medicines
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About this consultation In July, Ofwat, the water sector regulator in England and Wales, published ‘Costs and benefits of introducing competition to residential customers in England: emerging findings’. This ... switch, b) customer satisfaction is high, and c) not all those say they like choice or would switch will actually to do so in practice. Following point c, findings should be treated with caution and not
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as we know that older people have been disproportionality affected by the pandemic, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, and we need to ensure that their voices are heard and continue to be heard. This ... my everyday actions. Old age problems don’t seem to be recognised. Whilst I don’t believe I’ve ever cost the NHS much in my lifetime, I feel that now I need it it’s not there.” As with our previous surveys
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and thereby being sure that all our loved ones worries about dying and death are acknowledged. This will support us all to have the knowledge and ability to challenge systems and organisations to ensure ... worries, fears or wishes that we have. We can discuss in our own time and in ways that we know they will understand about dying, our own death, their death, being with someone when they die, asking what
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authority social services departments In this factsheet references to the ‘local authority’ or ‘council’ will refer to the adult social services department of the local authority. Elsewhere, you may hear the ... social care topics) will use this Act, and the Welsh Government Code of Practice guidance for local authorities which accompanies it, as a main source of information. References will be provided in the
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thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Don’t think just do it You will get plenty of support and encouragement You will be a better person by helping others.
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contains general information on the range of information guides and factsheets only, which we hope will be of use to you. Nothing in this leaflet should be construed as the giving of specific advice and ... you need the information for yourself, a relative or someone you care for, our range of publications will help you find the answers you’re looking for. Information guides Our free handy-sized guides are packed
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contains general information on the range of information guides and factsheets only, which we hope will be of use to you. Nothing in this leaflet should be construed as the giving of specific advice and ... you need the information for yourself, a relative or someone you care for, our range of publications will help you find the answers you’re looking for. To contact Age Cymru Advice, call free on 08000 223
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investigation and the development of measures to improve consumer outcomes. We hope the final report will consider this in more detail. In addition, we suggest three other issues are considered as additional ... deliver competitive mass-market decumulation products. We are unconvinced by arguments that this will improve. As long as disengagement and a predisposition to take cash remain common, there is likely
