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The market needs to ensure that products and services provide good outcomes for consumers not just at the point of retirement but also throughout retirement including into later older age. It is important ... new models will meet the needs of consumers throughout their lives and not simply whilst saving and at retirement. Investment in providing more accessible information, improving existing guidance, such
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updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. We want to include real voices ... voices of real people in our guides. We’d love to hear about your experiences. Email us at stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should
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pensions and other regular payments) may also affect what you get. Housing costs element. If you need help paying your rent and other costs. This isn’t automatically paid to your landlord in England and Wales ... Standard element. Based on whether you’re single or a couple. Carer element. If you care for someone for at least 35 hours per week and they receive a qualifying disability benefit, you won’t have to look for
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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 ID ... person has received it before you leave. 5. Remember to wash hands before and after deliveries for at least 20 seconds. 6. When out and about keep a bottle of alcohol hand sanitiser to hand. 7. Cover your
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08000 223 444 www.agecymru.org.uk/ advocacy Creating an age friendly Wales Understand what’s happening at meetings or appointments Be represented in meetings so your views are heard Say what matters to you ... sure your legal rights and entitlements are understood and upheld Look at ways to make you feel safe if you have been or are at risk of being harmed Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436 ©Age Cymru
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support either because they don’t know what’s available, are reluctant to seek external help for either themselves of the person they care for, or don’t have the time. Others said that ... part of family life For the 48% who said they needed support, access to advice and information, help at home, respite and emotional support were among their top requests High proportion of respondents wanted
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it’s never too early or too late to seek help. Take the first steps to regain control and find your way back to a debt-free life. It could be time to get help with your debt if you are: regularly worrying ... of these signs or think someone you know may be having problems with debt, encourage them to seek help. But remember that they need to make the decision to get advice themselves. Giving them support and
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Winter? Get Ready for Winter is a campaign led by Age Cymru and the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme to help older people in Wales prepare for the colder months ahead. The rise in energy bills and ... to do to keep your home warm and yourself safe during winter. Whether it is getting your boiler serviced, a few changes to help save energy, or knowing who to contact for extra help, there are a few small
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access to high quality, empowering, health and care services as we age Home: able to feel comfortable, safe and secure at home, living independently for longer Community and Society: where everyone ... opportunities to learn, join in, volunteer or work Living active and engaged lives is crucial in helping maintain health and wellbeing, and to manage health conditions as we age and to extend healthy years
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You can help people to: Have their views, wishes and feelings listened to Get the right support when they need it Understand their options and choices Access services like doctors, housing ... professionals. Volunteers Needed Train to become an Independent Volunteer Advocate HOPE needs your help to support people (50+) and carers in your community To become an Independent Volunteer Advocate please
