mind that Attendance Allowance doesn’t usually take into account problems with housework, cooking, shopping and gardening. 30 More money in your pocket Common care needs to include Here are a few examples
confidently walk around their community in the evening, or by asking for support to attend events or go shopping • Your right to liberty can be limited if you have been detained under the Mental Health Act, or
insurance policies • National Insurance number • will. 15 If you rely on the internet to pay bills, shop online or keep in touch with friends, think about what will happen to your digital legacy (your accounts
older people less likely than other groups to use the internet for banking, managing fuel bills or shopping.9 Action required To achieve an age friendly Wales older people must have access to information
things like unit price. Can we find you a unit price cheaper? It’s exactly the same as going to the shop, going to Tesco and finding beans, but then going to Asda and finding beans cheaper. That’s all they’re ... and improved energy benefits. jjj Page 61 of 71 The Story – Incorrect Billing Mr X came into the shop in June. He had been negotiating with EON regarding a ridiculous amount of paperwork and bills which
decision-making Many people lack the financial skills and confidence needed to deal with complex markets: to shop around, and to seek information and advice services. Whilst 89 per cent of people in the Money Advice ... knowledge gaps may prevent them from making the best choices. Older people also appear less likely to shop around than younger consumers. Although many consumers have experienced an almost overwhelming proliferation
was made, which led to an assessment. Mr R has capacity, and with the help of neighbours, manages shopping and trips to the GP and hospital as needed. He says that he is happy to provide financial help to ... reliant on her son in relation a number of needs, including helping her with some personal care, food shopping and withdrawing cash from the bank due to her physical health issues. She said that her son had
need with vital everyday tasks. Furthermore, taking into account instrumental activities (such as shopping and managing medication) as well the figure rises to more than 1.5 million (1,527,300). As figure ... of an ageing population are there. They include the growing numbers of care providers shutting up shop; the struggle to get people to work in the care sector and retain them - with similar issues in parts
underpinned by ICT. We welcome Social Care Wales and Data Cymru’s work to develop a social care “one stop shop” data set. However, current data gathered about unpaid carers is weak and should be more comprehensive
people rent out a spare room at a low rate in exchange for basic level of support – such as help with shopping and cleaning. Escalating rents and service charges For those who are eligible for full housing benefit