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impacts of flooding, including their immediate practical needs in the home, disruption to energy supply and care services, damage to their home and possessions and difficulties in the recovery phase such as struggles ... refer the committee to the recommendations made on pages 5-6 of our report, many of which relate to improving support for older people. Key points While floods affect people of all ages, older people in
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range of access points and in different ways. • Information and advice have a key role to play in improving access to public services and benefits for older people. • A stand-alone information service is ... later in life will often involve highly complex decisions, such as whether to release capital from a home. Furthermore, financial services are fast changing and older people may also need additional support
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qualifying workplace pension scheme. Both of these policies are to be welcomed and have the potential to improve pension coverage and incomes of older people in the future. The new State Pension was introduced ... pension based on their partner’s contributions under the previous system. The UK Government must improve the level of public communication about any future changes to State Pension Age and produce timely
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complex queries. The local Age UK network delivers information and advice through face-toface contacts, home visits, telephone contacts and written advice such as emails and letters. We offer a wide range of ... to face at the local Age UK office, at an outreach venue (e.g. a library or GP surgery) or in the home of the older person. 1. Summary Age UK is pleased to respond to this call for evidence based
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consider the alternatives when a bus route is cut. There is hope that the Bus Services Act 2017 will improve the situation for selected local authorities with an elected mayor9. New transport partnerships and ... among over 60’s reports8, (UCL Institute of Education, reported in the BMJ in September 2017), improving the quality of, and access to public transport may help prevent future health problems among older
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Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 46w April 2024 Paying for care and support at home in Wales Factsheet 46w April 2024 (amended May 2024) 2 of ... introduction 8 3.1 First steps – if you are having difficulty managing at home 8 3.2 If you are in hospital 8 3.3 What sort of homecare or non-residential services
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arts in care homes project, will continue until August 2021. Phase 3 is focusing on empowering care home staff to improve the range and quality of creative provision in their care home, raising public ... public awareness of the benefits of creativity in care homes, building capacity by sharing learning within the arts sector, and building sustainability. Thanks to the further funding from the Baring Foundation
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and to my shock was accepted. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I have improved my life as a result, I have increasing social circle, and a skill which destresses and relaxes me
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above and the sense of achievement. The social aspect is most enjoyable closely followed by the improvement in mine and the class’s health and wellbeing. It feels good to be a part of a close unit we have
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everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and independence. Opportunities for healthy living should be increased and barriers ... a barrier to some older people. In particular, access to foot care services across Wales must be improved; they are vital to keep older people active and independent and to reduce the risk of falls. Action
