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everyone lives well for longer, lives safely, is free from discrimination and is actively engaged within their community, but at this General Election our concern is above all for those who are furthest from ... much luckier and more resilient than others. At the moment life can often be restricted and miserable for those at the less favoured end of the spectrum and they are the older people we should worry about
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friend who’d find it difficult to manage without your support, then you’re a carer. Many people mistakenly believe they can’t claim Carer’s Allowance. But as a carer, you might be eligible for it. Good ... about the practical and emotional support that may be helpful for you if you’re looking after someone: • Advice for carers • Caring for someone with dementia. 3 Do any of these statements apply to you
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the bill makes no reference to quality of information, other than the requirement for the new body to set standards for services it provides When having regard to information and guidance provided by ... effectiveness of provision, the new body must also take into account the needs of those who are not confident internet users, who may indeed be most in need of the services of the new body Assessing those most
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at risk, either because scammers target them or because their circumstances make them vulnerable, for example if they are bereaved, lonely or living with dementia. The financial and health impacts can ... and support customers who become victims. However, while current legislation makes them liable for scams which have not been authorised by the customer, they are not liable for scams where the fraudster
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housing. This is specialist housing for older people, which can be simply ‘age exclusive’ or also offer some level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a ... a suitable option is in factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of buying a home, including how to find an estate agent or solicitor and help with moving, is in information
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Disability equipment provided by local authorities 11 4.1 Examples of disability equipment 11 4.2 Charging for disability equipment provided by the local authority social services department ... the NHS 18 6 Assistance with home adaptations via your local authority 18 6.1 Introduction 18 6.2 Who should you contact about getting a housing adaptation? 19 6.3
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drawing down pension savings. You can contact Pension Wise for more information and guidance. Age UK cannot give advice about what options are best for you. If possible and you can afford it, speak to a regulated ... legal and financial advice for information about independent financial advisers or check the MoneyHelper website. This factsheet sets out the impact of different choices for drawing down pension funds
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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. ... The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this call for evidence The Joint Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP, announced an inquiry
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gives information about Attendance Allowance, a non- means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age (currently 66) who have care needs. It explains what Attendance Allowance is, the eligibility ... not eligible for Attendance Allowance but you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - see factsheet 87, Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance, for more information
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questionnaire. You can complete our questionnaire at www.agecymru.org.uk/carerssurvey or contact us for a paper version which can be sent back to us free of charge. Or if you prefer you can talk to us about ... feedback will help us to build a picture and understanding of the needs of older people in Wales who look after someone in an unpaid role and aren´t accessing support or services, and develop support
