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Wales – see section 2 below – the most up to date term is ‘community landlord housing’ (therefore, we will generally use the latter description in this factsheet). Our factsheet explains: how waiting lists ... points of note in the new legislation. Where relevant, further information on some of these elements will be included in the text below, or can be found within our other housing factsheets. Changes in terminology
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WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation Under legislation already in place, women’s State Pension age will be 65 from November 2018, 66 for both men and women from October 2020 and 67 from March 2028. Current ... 68 from April 2046 but the Government is looking at this again and will produce a report by May 2017. The Government’s decision will be informed by a report from the Government Actuary's Department and
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as we know that older people have been disproportionality affected by the pandemic, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, and we need to ensure that their voices are heard and continue to be heard. This ... expensive and with the cost of living it has become unaffordable. I cannot walk a lot as I am disabled and it becomes difficult for me to get appointments.” For a few, the cost means they are cancelling
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have a vision of a world in which older people flourish. This means a world in which older people will: • b e equal citizens with equal rights • h ave enough money for a secure and decent life, and have ... challenges and opportunities in order to remain competitive. This will demand a skilled and diverse workforce. To achieve this, flexible working will be pivotal. In meeting increasingly different employee needs
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our greatest asset. However, growing older is a universal human condition, and I hope that everyone will find something of interest or value within this report. Caroline Abrahams Charity Director Living ... £128 billion (2012) Key points • Integrated public services can improve older people’s lives in a cost-effective way, but individuals need a way into the system, for example through their GP, to support
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the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or because they’re on a low income with high energy costs. Tel: 0800 030 9322 www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme. Winter Fuel Payment Centre. Government-run ... rights to sorting out a will or a power of attorney. Age UK. We publish a number of resources on legal issues, including our guides How to be an executor, Power of attorney and Wills and estate planning
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meet friends and family. Public sector subsidy supports a modern local transport infrastructure which will in turn unlock the spending power of older people and support local communities. From the age of ... this affects access to key services and people‟s well-being. Improving mobility for older people will have a direct benefit to the local economy. Older people‟s spending reached an estimated £109 billion
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Loneliness Impact on emotional health Impact on physical health Accessing food Accessing prescriptions Cost of living Exercising individual rights Transport Scams or abuse Access to cash 100 90 80 70 60 50 ... swimming pools, etc meaning less exercise especially in cold and wet weather. (Male, 60-64, Gwynedd) Cost of heating home as always at home through winter. (Male, 65-69, Denbighshire) Not being able to hold
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Loneliness Impact on emotional health Impact on physical health Accessing food Accessing prescriptions Cost of living Exercising individual rights Transport Scams or abuse Access to cash 100 90 80 70 60 50 ... swimming pools, etc meaning less exercise especially in cold and wet weather. (Male, 60-64, Gwynedd) Cost of heating home as always at home through winter. (Male, 65-69, Denbighshire) Not being able to hold
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difficult to see a doctor that I just don’t bother […] I get the impression that primary care services will never return to pre-pandemic levels’ Others found accessing help so difficult for family members that ... teeth sorted. I had a couple of emergency appointments, but now my treatment is going ahead but costing me a lot as some things are not on NHS dental care. I have to wait 2 months between appointments’
