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Prepared by: Erika Kispeter Sarah Alden Andrea Wigfield CIRCLE (Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities) University of Leeds 2 Contents Acknowledgements .................. ... webinar were also organised where participating local Age UKs shared ideas and resources, and focused on a particular aspect of dementia friendly work. The programme helped local Age UK partners to create
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Prepared by: Erika Kispeter Sarah Alden Andrea Wigfield CIRCLE (Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities) University of Leeds 2 Contents Acknowledgements .................. ... webinar were also organised where participating local Age UKs shared ideas and resources, and focused on a particular aspect of dementia friendly work. The programme helped local Age UK partners to create
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AgeUKIG57 Dealing with debt problems Getting help with debt 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings exceed their income – but the ... worrying about money • struggling to pay your household bills or paying them with credit • relying on your overdraft or credit card to get by • missing credit repayments • hiding your spending habits
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so-called ‘patient choice’. But calls to Age UKs information and advice line1 shed important light on the experiences of some older people and reveal the complicated and often tragic situations behind ... loved one’s health and care needs will be properly met, giving them the best chance of a full recovery. The main problems seem to be: A lack of information and general confusion about what’s available
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PIP (compared to 6700 on Attendance Allowance) while local Age UKs dealt with 2350 enquiries about PIP in the first quarter of this year. Our response This response draws on enquiries we have received ... a member of the Disability Benefits Consortium which has submitted a more detailed response drawing on the experiences of a wide individuals and organisations. 3 Key points and recommendations
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experiences of access to social care. We’re grateful to the ten local authorities that spoke to us about what’s currently happening in their areas. We also wish to thank the advocates from across Wales that met ... in Wales – July 2023 Executive summary About the research This is Age Cymru’s second annual report on delays in access to social care in Wales for people aged 55 and over. Last year our dementia advocacy
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to National Trading Standards. We'll show you some simple steps that you can take to help you stay safe on your doorstep. Doorstep scams take place when someone comes to your door with the aim of scamming you ... to steal items from inside. While there are legitimate tradespeople and officials, it’s wise to be on your guard when you answer your door. Doorstep scammers can be persuasive or pushy but also polite
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information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither ... kindly been peer reviewed by Dementia UK. Published: June 2023. 3 Contents Who this guide is for. 4. What this guide is about. 5. Stairs and hallways. 6. The living room. 7 . The kitchen. 8. The bedroom.
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information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither ... carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: August 2024 3 Contents. What this guide is about. 4. Thinking about equity release. What is equity release? 6. Who is equity release available to? 8. Seeking
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AgeUKIL8 What to expect and key responsibilities. How to be an executor. 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for ... carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: August 2023 3 Contents. What this guide is about 4. Deciding to be an executor. What is an executor? 5. Can I change my mind? 6. An executor’s key duties
