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An Age UK discussion paper, October 2017 2 Why the ‘Career MOT at 50’ is needed The State Pension age (SPA) is rising, scheduled to increase to 67 in 2026-28 and with further rises likely in the ... However, it’s also important that people have sufficient pension savings so that when the time comes to stop work or wind down their hours, they can afford to do so. It is in everyone’s interests to make
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Creating an age friendly Wales Picking up prescriptions • You can pick up a prescription on behalf of someone else. The prescription can be either electronic or a paper prescription. • Plan ahead where ... where possible to find out when the next prescription is due. If it can be ordered at least seven days beforehand this will help the pharmacist deal with urgent requests and queries. • You may need to take
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2014-2016. Key points and recommendations There are an estimated 2.75 million older people in England who need some form of help and support, the vast majority of whom rely, at least in part on informal help ... wellbeing of individual carers, the individuals that they support and ensuring that families and friends can continue to make a sustainable contribution towards the care and support of a loved one. Identifying
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professional advocacy for CYP who are on the CP register,LAC, CIN or Care Leavers 0808 808 1001 help@nyas.net NYAS / ABHB Health Advocacy Service provides advocacy to CYP under 18 who wish to raise a concern ... Board Age Cymru Dementia Advocacy Support for anyone with dementia, whether they have capacity or can communicate or not. 029 2043 1555 dementiaadvocacy@ agecymru.org.uk DEWIS CIL Supportingpeople already
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professional advocacy for CYP who are on the CP register,LAC, CIN or Care Leavers 0808 808 1001 help@nyas.net NYAS / ABHB Health Advocacy Service provides advocacy to CYP under 18 who wish to raise a concern ... Board Age Cymru Dementia Advocacy Support for anyone with dementia, whether they have capacity or can communicate or not. 029 2043 1555 dementiaadvocacy@ agecymru.org.uk DEWIS CIL Supporting people already
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care of yourself – or perhaps you could use a hand with the housework or shopping. Asking for help can be hard. You might not want to admit that you’re finding everyday tasks more difficult – but it’s something ... the local council. And even if you’re not eligible for council help, having a care needs assessment can help guide you as you make your own arrangements. To get started, contact the social services department
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procurement and delivery of the rail franchise and South Wales Metro, including key risks and how they can be mitigated; and 2. Priorities for the franchise specification and Metro delivery to ensure rail services ... important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are well-connected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to
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Wellbeing in Later Life 8 How is older people’s wellbeing across 9 the whole population? Who is struggling and who is doing well? 10 Some conclusions 12 Some questions 13 And some challenges for policymakers ... services. We hypothesised that wellbeing is an outcome that can be used for these purposes, and that low wellbeing is a proxy for need. But can wellbeing in later life, in its broader sense, be measured
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to the shops – can be almost impossible for many older people without help. Older people should be able to live well, not just survive, and future changes to the social care system can help enable them ... ageing population. Unmet needs – Our analysis shows there are now nearly 1.2 million people aged 65+ who don’t receive the care support they need with essential daily living activities. This represents an
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hobbies and interests • Assisting residents with digital communications. The role would suit someone who has the following qualities and skills: • Good, positive communication skills • Ability to work ... the needs of older people • Reliability, patience and sensitivity • Outgoing and confident What can you gain from this role? • Meet and make friendships with new people • The appropriate training and
