spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize. In many cases, moving in with family works well, but it’s important to be realistic and make sure you all have the same expectations. Here is ... couple, what would happen if they split up? What would happen if the arrangement were no longer working, for example, if you need to move into a care home? If you invest in your relatives’ property, or
NHS savings of 42p for every £1 invested in reducing fuel poverty. Making the most of ECO – learning from the failure of the Green Deal ECO ends in March 2017, meaning that there is now a genuine ... in Cumbria. She has multiple health issues and her son has Asperger’s syndrome. Neither is able to work due to ill health. Lynne claims a number of benefits, including Disability Living Allowance, Housing
and Rachael Owen, Care & Repair in Powys Page 25 Marie Curie Cymru: from research and campaigning work to providing bereavement services - how do we support bereaved people across Wales? – Bethan Edwards ... amenities, or simply maintaining social contact with loved ones. The article highlights that we should learn about the lived experiences of older people and integrate them into national discussions around mental
England, 165 local Age UK partners* and over 400 smaller organisations called Friends and Forums. We work with our subsidiary charity, Age International, to fund programmes in over 40 developing countries ... life in their own communities. We call this partnership the Age UK network. We’re international We work through our international arm, Age International, to ensure older people in developing countries
Winter wrapped up Who we are Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. Age Cymru works to develop and deliver positive change with and for older people. Our vision is an age friendly Wales ... further information. 5 Winter wrapped up Preparing your home for winter Check your heating system is working safely and efficiently If your home has gas central heating, this needs to have an annual safety
guidance documents are backed by law and aim to assist individuals, professionals and organisations to work within and comply with the Act – i.e. they are written in more straightforward language and are easier ... exceptions (that may apply in limited circumstances). Note: The concept of ‘best interests’ All those who work with adults who lack the mental capacity to express their needs or views, or make decisions
year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. We are local We work as part of a network of independent charities which includes Age UK; our national partners Age Cymru ... and hundreds of smaller organisations called Age UK Friends and Forums. We are international We work with our international subsidiary charity, Age International, to fund programmes in over 30 developing
under review and we will work with others with the aim of improving practice across the charity sector. If you have any questions or concerns about this, or any aspect of our work, please don’t hesitate ... adhere to the Fundraising Code of Practice We will monitor fundraisers, volunteers and third parties working with us to raise funds, to ensure that they comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice and with
initiatives impacting on good advocacy practice. To create partnership opportunities for members to work together. To be inclusive and open to all who meet the membership criteria. The network meets virtually
community transport; • Involve older people in identifying and developing solutions to isolation; • Work with housing, transport, health, care, voluntary sector organisations and GPs to deliver practical