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largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes around 140 local Age UKs reaching most areas of England. In 2015-16, nearly 5.9 million people were helped ... helped by Age UK and our local partners with information and advice on a range of issues influencing later life. We also work closely with our partners Age Cymru, Age NI, Age Scotland and Age International
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Factsheet 29w July 2022 2 of 64 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 4 1.1 Definitions and terminology – local authority social ... 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 10 3 Making a decision
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Allowance. 2 Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you look after a partner, relative or friend who’d find it difficult to manage ... Allowance. But as a carer, you might be eligible for it. Good to know. This guide is only about Carer’s Allowance. But we have other guides about the practical and emotional support that may be helpful for you
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advice and advocacy 13 Complaints 13 Access to advice 16 The ‘Right to Manage’ 18 Reform of leasehold 21 Role of solicitors 23 Affordability 25 Service charges 25 Rents 27 Housing Benefit 29 Supporting ... 37 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and transgender older residents 40 Home for life 43 Security of tenure 43 Pets 43 Accessible structure 44 Space 44 Care and support 46 Safety and security 47 Wardens
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important for people over 70 and those with underlying health conditions because they are at higher risk of developing more severe symptoms if they become infected. These are potentially difficult times for ... initiative will help older people cope with some of the challenges arising from the Coronavirus outbreak. Anyone over 70 in Wales can register free of charge, to receive a regular telephone call from
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Response Draft Code of Practice on the extended right to request flexible working Ref: 1713 Date: 20 May 2013 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Christopher Brooks Email: christopher.brooks@ageuk
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homes and one day centre. The pilots began in November 2015 and ran for eight months until the end of June 2016. The Programme was based on an exercise programme developed by the Korean and Japanese ... core principles of this programme and adapted it for British culture, in terms of relevance to music, social participation and adherence to structured activity for the current generation of older people in
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relation to their human rights; each day will shine a light on an element of the Human Rights Act and what this means for each of us in our lives. The week-long campaign is coordinated by the National ... great advocacy and share stories about the power and impact advocacy can have in upholding people's rights. Themes AAW22 Advocacy Networks A range of regional advocacy provider networks have been
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found at the end of this document. 1.How is HOPE funded? HOPE is funded by Welsh Government under the Sustainable Social Services Grant until the end of March 2025. 2.What is the purpose of HOPE? • HOPE delivers ... a community level through a range of advocacy models by recruiting, then fully training and supporting project volunteers. We don't deliver paid advocacy or any form of statutory advocacy. • HOPE promotes
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Tax in Wales – information about the tax and help you might get towards your bill Factsheet 21w June 2024 2 of 56 Contents 1 ... 1 Information about this factsheet 4 2 What is Council Tax? 4 3 Who has to pay the Council Tax? 5 3.1 Challenging liability 6 4 Are you eligible to pay less Council Tax? 7 5 Are you in the right Council
