particularly if they would benefit from surrendering/re-selling their income, and believe the FCA should add a rule that all brokers must obtain a quote from the original provider, even if they are not ... particularly where there are mental capacity issues involved. At a minimum, buyers should carry out some form of check on beneficiaries’ awareness and on existing conditions that may affect mental capacity
inform our understanding of how older people in Wales experienced the pandemic and to help us identify what steps need to be taken to aid recovery. The information we have collected over the last two years ... We’d encourage anyone aged over 50 to share your experiences and views. And, talking of Spring, what a great time to join one of our walking groups! Or perhaps to volunteer for Culture Club? Or take
with underlying health conditions because they are at higher risk of developing more severe symptoms if they become infected. These are potentially difficult times for many older people, especially those ... living alone who may not have anyone to share their concerns. Others may just want to have a chat about what they saw on television last night. Hopefully, this initiative will help older people cope with some
Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story ... with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: December 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about Worried about falling? 5 How to get help from the NHS 6 Staying active Moving
people in later life. Age UK provides information and advice to around 6 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later ... old age and what it is to be an older person can vary across different social, religious or cultural contexts. • Recognises that as populations age, the social construction of old age and what it is to be
people in later life. Age UK provides information and advice to around 6 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later ... Age UKs throughout England; the Age UK family also includes Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI. We run just over 450 Age UK charity shops throughout the UK and also offer a range of commercial products
fit as a fiddle is a programme run by Age UK and funded by the Big Lottery Fund as part of the Wellbeing programme www.ageuk.org.uk www ... carrying out their own training. Developing effective partnerships can be time consuming as the needs of different organisations need to be met. 5 Some local stakeholders may not wish to engage if they
purpose. • Age UK recognises the need for those who are able to do so to pay fees to allow public money to targeted at priority groups. However, fees must be affordable and including a certain proportion ... with the Government that this money should be used to target those who are most in need of financial help, while maintaining high quality provision and ensuring value for money. We further agree that there
trusted information or advice. Or they may have made a difference themselves by raising much needed money to support our vital work, and that of our local Age UK partners. They could be proud to be one of ... Age UK and our local partners to raise funds and spread awareness of the work we do day-in, day-out to combat loneliness and isolation. 35m Media coverage of our Christmas partnership with John Lewis
benefit for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). This can also affect people aged over 66 if they have a partner under 66. It includes information about how Universal Credit affects people claiming ... Government has altered some aspects of Universal Credit, contact Age Scotland for more information). If you are in Northern Ireland, please contact Age NI for information. Contact details can be found at