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Sheltered housing is a type of ‘housing with support’, which you can buy or rent. Sheltered housing could suit you if you want to live independently but need a bit more support, or if you want to ... sure you understand what is available and how it is paid for. Meals, help around the home and personal care services such as help with bathing are not usually provided. However, you can arrange a package
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and Communications Committee’s ‘Count me In’ consultation looking into how publicly funded bodies can use culture to tackle poverty and social exclusion in Wales. 3. Loneliness and isolation are a daily ... people in Wales reported ‘always or often’ feeling lonely, and there is increasing evidence that this can have severe implications for physical and mental health. People may become increasingly isolated in
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resilient, hard-working generation that did not expect or rely on hand-outs and always ‘made do’ with what they had, rather than seeking loans or credit. They place great value on independence and self-sufficiency ... experienced recessions in the 1980s and 1990s and the recent financial downturn has affected the income many can expect in later life. They may also see retirement receding as state pension age increases, which
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3 Contents. What this guide is about 4. Why you should make a will. Why is it important to make a will? 6. What happens if I don’t make a will? 8. Making a will. How to make a will 10. What to include in ... Changing a will 22. Inheritance Tax 24. Supporting your favourite causes 25. Useful organisations 26. 4 What this guide is about. Making a will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are met after you die
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well. Looking at the hours worked by gender and age group is a first step to better understanding what is really happening – more research is needed to look at employment transitions and working patterns ... and over who are in work has increased, both overall and as a proportion of the total labour force.i This briefing looks beyond the headline employment rate, examining in more detail the number of hours
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(SSAC) is consulting on draft regulations which will reduce the period of time that Housing Benefit and State Pension Credit can be paid when someone is temporarily out of Great Britain (GB). This will ... changes, but around 45,000 will continue to travel abroad for between 4 and 13 weeks. There will be some transitional arrangements for those away at the time the changes come in. Key points and recommendations
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Embedding arts and cultural activities in every care home in Wales: Why they are vital, and how it can be done August 2023 Content 2 Background 3 Tell Me More 5 Research and Evidence ... Temporary Care 11 Evidence – Live Music Now 12 Evidence – Community Opportunities 12 What Care Home Staff Need to Deliver Creative Opportunities 13 Resources Currently Available 13
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cash best suit your needs.” The following briefing note provides guidance on the different ways you can access cash safely to pay for goods and services. Post Offices If you hold Post Office Card Account ... number. The Payout Now service enables a bank to send you a voucher by email, text or post, which you can then share with a trusted individual to withdraw cash on your behalf. Age Cymru is a registered charity
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guide has been kindly peer reviewed by the National LGBT Partnership. Published: June 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Money and legal issues Your benefits and pension 6 Your will 7 If you have ... with health or care services 36 Abuse and neglect 38 If you’re trans 40 Useful organisations 45 4 What this guide is about. Most of the issues, advice and policies that relate to later life apply to everyone
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or issues related to growingolder?Yes NoIf you answered No, the survey is not for you at this time, thank you. If you would like further information or support please see the contacts at the end of ... Don’t Know Advocacy for carers Yes No Don’t Know A carers needs assessment (also known as a ‘What Matters’ conversation) Yes No Don’t Know Respite break for you (via social services) If you
