respondents identify as non-binary, and 2% of respondents preferred not to disclose. 31% of people who responded to us live with a disability, and 4% of people served in the Armed Forces. In terms of Welsh ... pandemic, and views on the year ahead - June 2022 3 25% of older people who got in contact told us that they’ve had Covid-19, and of those who have had Covid-19, 4% were hospitalised, and 37% have long Covid
1 This survey is a follow up to the survey we undertook in Summer 2020 for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important ... anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdowns I was part of a shielded group Yes No A2. During the lockdowns I lived with someone who was Yes
have signed up for an Age UK or Age Co branded equity release product in error since 2020, please contact Action Fraud as soon as possible. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period February ... Ireland, contact Age Scotland or Age NI for information applicable to those nations. Contact details can be found at the back of the factsheet. Contact details for other organisations mentioned in the factsheet
www.agecymru.org.uk facebook.com/ twitter.com/agecymru Still not enough protection for older people! Scams and swindles Registered charity 1128436 2 Creating an age friendly Wales Inside: ... make Wales 13 a hostile place for scammers What needs to happen next 14 Introduction By Mike Hedges AM Chair Cross Party Group on Older People and Ageing, National Assembly for Wales Scams and swindles are
reaching most of England. In 2014-15 nearly 5.7million people came to Age UK and our local partners for information and advice on a range of issues to do with later life. We work closely with Age Cymru ... stalled. Changes to State Pensions or benefits for older people could result in poverty rising. Around a half of people aged 65+ have incomes too low to pay income tax, and fewer than one in 20 are higher
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. ... explores the terms of reference for a forthcoming review of the retirement income market, in particular on the role that competition should play in improving outcomes for consumers. The review will consider
Jo set up before her death in summer 2016, to shine a powerful spotlight on the millions of people who are lonely living in our communities. The Commission was a response to Jo’s own experience - of finding ... bring new focus and attention to loneliness in our communities, and to encourage action. Jo’s vision for the Commission, as in everything she did, was to break down boundaries. She wanted the Commission to
Government Information, make available, on public request, individual responses. The closing date for this consultation is 12 December 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------ ... particularly important for a mutual Post office to retain? Value of the Post Office The Post Office network has a vital social and economic value and often forms a focal point for older people, particularly
the most significant changes to the taxation of pensions for a generation. The reforms increase the complexity of retirement income decisions for individuals. Simply expanding the choices available is unlikely ... failing to get a good deal from the annuity market. Shopping around for an annuity is relatively simple compared to shopping around for and making decisions around income drawdown and other more complicated
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. ... Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This consultation, published before the General Election, asks for views on proposals to reform the current public services ombudsman sector, and, in particular, merge