-
order to stay debt-free they believed that you had to live within your means. Those few who had some form of debt demonstrated the difficulty of getting back on track when on a fixed low income. • Participants ... warden-controlled flat. Her small State Pension is topped up by Pension Credit, but because her Housing Benefit does not cover all of her rent, she must live on nearly £20 a week less than the state has set as a minimum
-
good idea to review your overall financial situation before switching supplier, to make sure you claim all social security benefits you are entitled to. Check using the Age UK online benefits calculator ... or call Age Scotland. It is worth claiming Pension Credit (PC) even if you are only paid a small amount, as you may be entitled to other allowances or other forms of assistance as a result. For example
-
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on 30 May 2017 and the resolution called on member states to: ensure a minimum living income and appropriate housing for older persons with a view to enabling ... into training and recruitment wherever possible. Care Quality Commission Regulation 18 (Staffing) states that staff should receive appropriate on-going or periodic supervision in their role to make sure
-
completely free of charge with no home installation work required. So, if somebody does request some form of payment it’s probably a scam which you should report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If you feel ... major structural work. You should also ensure you’re claiming all your entitlements. Millions of pounds worth of support, including £200m worth of Pension Credit, go unclaimed in Wales each year. “Age Cymru
-
culture, is something all too commonly experienced by older people in the UK today. It takes many forms and is encountered in a wide range of circumstances, from applying for work to accessing health treatment ... Downs Health became an Age Positive champion and played a vital role in the Department for Work and Pension’s Age Positive campaign. By promoting good practices and highlighting the practical benefits of having
-
272786), and their trading and other associated companies merged on 1 April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group, dedicated to improving the lives of people in later life. The three national Age ... Concerns in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have also merged with Help the Aged in these nations to form three registered charities: Age Scotland, Age NI and Age Cymru. ID200042 06/12 Our vision Age UK’s
-
about your income, including any pensions • about your capital (the total amount of your savings and other assets, such as shares) • about any benefits you get, such as Pension Credit (even if you’re not receiving ... receiving any benefits, the council may assume you’re claiming what you’re eligible for when it assesses your income) • whether you own any property – if you’re only staying in a care home for a short period
-
give your family a rebate if you die shortly after signing up. • Your entitlement to means-tested state benefits may be affected – now or in the future (see page 17). You might need to start paying, or ... lost entirely, depending on your circumstances and the type of equity release. These include: • Pension Credit • Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income Support • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
-
to ensure older people in developing countries have secure incomes and good health, and help them claim their rights and overcome discrimination. We also provide emergency relief, supporting older people ... heard on issues that matter most to them - such as the NHS, social care and the level of the state pension. Age UK’s total income was £174.6 million, up £7.5 million on last year, strengthened by a substantial
-
that suit them. Services will become ‘digital by default’. The Government Digital Strategy (GDS)1 states ‘By digital by default, we mean digital services that are so straightforward and convenient that ... all those who can use them will choose to do so whilst those who can’t are not excluded’ It also states that ‘it is important that we do not leave anyone behind in this move to a digital by default approach’
