Armed Forces pensions could be going unclaimed by thousands of veterans in Wales each year – support which rightfully belongs to those who have served their country, and which could help transform their
Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people – 75,000 older people in Wales have reported ‘always or often’ feeling lonely. Age Cymru believes loneliness and isolation should be recognised
living will lets you indicate what type of treatment you want, or refuse some types of medical treatment in certain situations, if you lack capacity to make or communicate your decisions at the time.
Equity release refers to the various ways in which you can use your home to generate income. This means that you can release cash from your home without the hassle of having to move.
Age Cymru’s Culture Club provides opportunities for over 50’s in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to build confidence, make new friends, and to enjoy our many cultural sites, with the help of a friendly
Age UK and Age Cymru, along with other national charities, takes part in Free Wills Month, offering supporters the opportunity to have a will written or updated free of charge.
contributions. This includes contributions that you made when you were working, and contributions that were credited to you if you were unable to work - for example, if you were caring for a child or disabled person ... claimed certain benefits Can I claim State Pension and carry on working? Yes, you can, but here are some things you should bear in mind: Any money you earn won’t affect your State Pension, but
end of forced retirement and a rising State Pension age, mean there is a growing number of over 50s in the jobs market. Using this talent pool will be crucial for employers as demand for skills and expertise ... for Older Workers, Department for Work and Pensions (2015) www.gov.uk Employing Older Workers: An employer’s guide to multi-generational workforce, Department for Work and Pensions (2013) www.gov.uk DWP
Assistance (IAA) and Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) both have key roles in the new approach to care and support. Staff working in IAA services may need to refer some people to an IPA service. What process ... independent professional advocate when a person can only overcome the barrier(s) to participating fully in the assessment, care and support planning, review and safeguarding processes with assistance from an
managers and social workers November 2018 Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled ... and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme