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older people can live well in the coming year, and beyond. This research has been funded by Welsh Government. We’re grateful to everyone who responded to this research and thank them for sharing their views ... whether in Wales, the UK or worldwide. This included recent decisions made by the Welsh and UK Governments, as well as fears around global issues such as the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine. “I do
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‘at-retirement’ system. • All pension schemes and decumulation products must be subject to high governance standards, while a charge cap for some decumulation products needs to be carefully considered. ... smaller savers – from losing out, for example imposing minimum standards on products, improving governance, and introducing safeguards to minimise the risk of people making ill-advised decisions. Such measures
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expertise in the psychiatry of older adults”. This recommendation should be reflected in either the body of this indicator or in subsequent guidance. 20. People eligible for standard NHS Continuing Healthcare
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frailty in later life. Frailty is a distinctive state of health related to the ageing process where the body’s inbuilt reserves are eroded and people become increasingly vulnerable to physical and emotional setbacks
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members of the Society of Will Writers. The Society of Will Writers is the leading self-regulatory body for Professional Estate Planners • Members adhere to the Society’s strict code of practice and complaints
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1 Consultation Response Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10 Welsh Government May 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales ... to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation ‘Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10’. The number of older people in Wales is
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travel scheme has been invaluable, but it is vital this continues to be supported by the Welsh Government. However, particularly for older people with limited mobility, the introduction of additional bus ... accessible. Local bus services remain vulnerable to spending cuts or commercial decisions. The Welsh Government must work with local authorities to support a sustainable network, and contingency plans must be
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3.5 million carers will be needed by 2037 based on current demographic projections4. The Welsh Government defines a carer as “anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend ... Service and Demographic Change (14 March 2013): Ready for Ageing? (HL Paper 140): p82 5 Welsh Government (2013): The Carers Strategy for Wales 2013, WG 18868 6 House of Lords Select Committee, 14 March
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this report are principally for the UK Government and Parliament. You can read the full report on Age UK’s website www.ageuk.org.uk/afll 3 Recent trends in Government policy are encouraging greater integration ... sustainability. • The independent sector is an important partner in the delivery of services, but the Government must work with regulators to ensure key industries, such as care providers and utility companies
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the consultation document, discussing relevant considerations. Key points While we welcome the Government’s efforts to make switching easier, we question the implicit idea that consumers have to switch ... calling for stronger regulation, we recognise the potential benefits of switching and call on the Government to tackle the barriers to switching among older people, including: Digital exclusion – Two thirds
