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appointment for a medical assessment. Her husband stopped work to care for her and they were receiving Pension Credit but were having difficulty meeting costs, including their outstanding mortgage and adaptations ... claim a new working age benefit in October 2015 or later - even though she will have reached state pension age more than 7 years before. Recommendation Anyone in receipt of DLA over the age of 65 at
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while, for others, a combination of economic factors and policies such as the raising of the State Pension Age mean that continuing to work is a financial imperative. More people are continuing to work in ... themselves unemployed, is increasingly crucial as a result of demographic change and the rising State Pension Age. Many people who did not acquire digital technology skills in school do so in the workplace
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think it was unreasonable to pay daily living costs but that these shouldn’t be more than the State Pension. The national limit for the cap was also discussed. People at Age UK Cheshire East’s and Age UK ... ensure a truly cradle to grave service. The introduction of stakeholder care plans, like stakeholder pension plans, with incentives to encourage people to pay into these such as tax breaks, were also suggested
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experts in the field including Dr Victoria Winckler (Bevan Foundation), Lee Phillips (Money and Pensions Service), Adam Scorer (National Energy Action) Matthew Brindley (Care & Repair Cymru) Dr Deborah ... union movement chairing committees, workshops and numerous conferences for National Pensioners Convention Wales, Pensioners Forum Wales and the Cymru Older People’s Alliance to name but a few. Such was Phyllis’
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since before Covid began. Had to pay over £400 total for check up, hygienist & filling which as a pensioner is not sustainable each year. Neither my husband nor I know if we're still registered with our ... uncertainties how they will manage over the winter months. Those of pensionable age usually rely on the fixed income from 6 pensions and related benefits and are unable to find additional income to cover
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that would normally be available through their local GP service moved to other locations. 48% of pensioner households do not have access to a car compared to 26% of all households4 and are more reliant on
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significant wastage. 13. BIS should learn from the current Government consultation on publicly-funded pensions guidance, debt advice and money guidance4 to ensure that consumer advice and information is effective ... vulnerable people who have returned home from hospital.) First receipt of pensions (state or private), and pensions advice (e.g. Pension Wise). Retirement from work, and/or attendance of a pre-retirement
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important role it plays. For example, qualitative research commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and published in 2010 looked at AA and Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and concluded: ... they were receiving means-tested support (Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support). This is higher than the proportion in the total UK pensioner population which is just over a quarter
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information about your: • Savings • Income, including your partner’s income • Existing benefits and pensions (including anyone living with you) • Outgoings such as rent/mortgage • Council Tax details A One-Stop-Shop ... Older Carers in Wales 11 Financial support Attendance Allowance Someone who is over State Pension age (currently 66 for both men and women) may be entitled to Attendance Allowance if they need extra
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information about your: • Savings • Income, including your partner’s income • Existing benefits and pensions (including anyone living with you) • Outgoings such as rent/mortgage • Council Tax details A One-Stop-Shop ... Older Carers in Wales 11 Financial support Attendance Allowance Someone who is over State Pension age (currently 66 for both men and women) may be entitled to Attendance Allowance if they need extra
