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Delivering Dignity Securing dignity in care for older people in hospitals and care homes The NHS Confederation is a membership body that represents all organisations that commission and provide NHS services ... the NHS Confederation, the Local Government Association and Age UK. Commission on Dignity in Care for Older People 1 Foreword from the Commission chairs 2 Making change happen – why this Commission was
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CAP Referral formClient Consent for this referral must be obtainedSelf -referraloReferral by family member/friend o Referral by other service provider o Referrer’s details (if not self-referral) Name: ... person being referredFull name: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other Known as: o Male o FemaleDate of birth: Age: Carer: Yes No Address (Permanent/Temporary): What type of accommodation (own home, sheltered
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... We help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. The Age UK network includes Age UK, Age Cymru, Age NI and Age Scotland and around
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on a low income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income and your savings. There are 2 parts ... if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State Pension. You may be eligible for one or both parts. How much is it worth? Depending on your eligibility, you can claim one or both parts
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record levels and our friendship services grow month on month. To help make sure we continue to be here for the older people that need us, we’re encouraging people to support us by counting steps in October ... thousands of people every month that we do, and we’re so grateful for the difference they make. Covid-19 continues to be the backdrop for all of our work and we know that many people will be reassured by
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About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). This can also affect people aged over 66 if they ... factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April, but rules and figures can change during the year. The rules for claiming Universal
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financial abuse of older people? 5 3 Who is at most risk of financial abuse? 7 4 What are the impacts of financial abuse on older people? 7 5 Who is responsible for the financial abuse of older people ... problems can financial abuse bring? 11 9 What are the problems faced by people with dementia and carers when managing money? 12 10 Do cultural values determine behaviour? 13 11 What preventative
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factsheet explains who makes benefit decisions, how a decision can be challenged, and how to make complaints. The information in this factsheet applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The process for challenging ... challenging devolved benefits in Scotland is different, contact Age Scotland for more information. Contact Age NI for information applicable there. Contact details can be found at the end. Challenging a benefit
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their money, property and possessions, pay any outstanding debts, and distribute the estate to those entitled to it. This factsheet provides general information for personal representatives about how to ... if mistakes are made. For information on making a will, see factsheet 7, Making a will. This factsheet describes the situation in England and Wales. There are different rules for dealing with estates in
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this guide is about 2 Preparing for winter 3 Staying safe and healthy 6 Keeping warm indoors and out 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently ... can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support. Throughout this guide you will find suggestions for organisations that can offer further information
