identity of their own – the importance of respite 10 Stress and ill health 11 Social isolation 13 The benefits of respite 13 Day centres and older carers’ support groups 14 Care reform, direct payment and ... like to be a carer post-retirement 22 Contents 2 Care and support is currently in crisis due to lack of funding. Fewer and fewer older people are qualifying for local authority support. There are few services
most of later life. Age UK provides a wide range of services and its information and advice reaches 5 million people each year. The Age UK network comprises around 170 local Age UKs reaching most of England ... Scotland. The Campaign to End Loneliness inspires thousands of people and organisations to do more to tackle loneliness in older age. We are a network of national, regional and local organisations and people
jjj Page 1 of 71 Community Energy Programme Evaluation Report Vinal K Karania Research Manager (Evaluation & Impact) Policy & Research Team, Age UK jjj Page 2 of 71 ... Research@ageuk.org.uk © Age UK (May 2016) jjj Page 3 of 71 Acknowledgements The author of this report would like to thank the representatives of local Age UK Brand Partners (Cheschire, Darlington,
Page 1 of 38 Factsheet 92 Universal Credit April 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age (currently ... introduction and continue to be amended regularly. This factsheet aims to provide a general overview of the key aspects to Universal Credit, but it is important to seek advice about specific issues or problems
Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 34 Attendance Allowance May 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Attendance Allowance, a non- means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age ... you have a change of circumstance. If you have not reached State Pension age, you are not eligible for Attendance Allowance but you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - see factsheet
Winter Fuel Payment Campaigner Pack - Wales Thank you so much for downloading this pack. We’re so excited to work with you to save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners! Contents ... ..................................... 10 2 Why we’re campaigning Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment this winter, with virtually no notice and no compensatory measures to protect poor and vulnerable
based on the purpose of your research or evaluation. This document provides guidance only and therefore consideration should be given to the appropriateness and practicalities of the suggested research ... research methods. Each of the research methods is linked to a separate document that provides more information on the use of these methods. In using any of the suggested, or other available, research methods
Statement Housing March 2020 Summary The housing needs of people may change as they get older, so it is important that older people have access to a range of good quality housing options and services that meet ... able to live safe, independent and active lives in the setting most appropriate to them, and their home or the location may need to change to adapt to their changing needs. The impact of people living longer
your rent Factsheet 35w July 2023 2 of 36 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 4 1.1 Introduction 4 2 Legislative changes in Wales ... Scheme 23 Factsheet 35w July 2023 3 of 36 7.4 Debt advice organisations 24 8 Rent Smart Wales – check whether your private landlord
Our independent dementia advocacy project enables people with a diagnosis of dementia to access the services and support you need and to have a voice in decisions that are being made. It's also to support ... The advocacy we offer will be independent of any other service people living with dementia use. This means the person with dementia will be at the heart of the decision making process, and we can support