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Method 7 4. Findings 8 Data collection 8 Views of older people 9 Unpaid carers 10 Waits for assessments 11 Waits for care to be in place 13 Local authority improvement measures 16 Communications 17 5. Addressing ... authorities are reducing waiting lists 19 Support for unpaid carers 20 Direct payments 21 Day centre changes 22 Hospital discharge 24 Charging arrangements for social care services 26 Communication on charging
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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
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supported in driving safely for longer, with viable alternative transport options available for those who are unable to drive. • Driving remains the most common form of transport for older people in the UK ... is the oldest old who find it the hardest - less than half of people over 80 find it easy to travel to a hospital. • It is the people with the worst health and the lowest incomes who struggle the most
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2 of 55 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 6 1.2 Who can use the local authority social services complaints procedure? 7 2 Background ... authorities (including in relation to complaints) 20 6 The role of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (following the two stage procedure) 21 7 Llais – a ‘citizens voice’ body that
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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 Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies ... family or friends, or somewhere specifically set up for older people, such as sheltered housing. 5 Next steps. It’s a good idea to find out the number for your local council. They'll be able to provide a
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draught proofing and double glazing 10 4.2 Boiler efficiency 11 4.3 Other energy saving measures for electrical appliances 12 5 Government measures to help with cost of living pressures 13 5.1 Ofgem Price ... of help that may be available 20 6.6 Specific information for people who rent privately 20 6.7 Other help from Nest if you do not qualify for a whole house assessment 21 6
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Creating a‘CareerMOT at 50’Helping people keep working and save for later lifeAn Age UK discussion paper, October 2017Why the ‘Career MOT at 50’ is neededThe State Pension age (SPA) is rising, scheduled ... their working life. Many people are likely to struggle to stay in work, and we believe there is a gap for a service that facilitates this . However, it’s also important that people have sufficient pension
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www.agecymru.org.uk 2 The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Summer edition 2024 No quiet summer for us with a general election announced Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive Rishi Sunak surprised all of us ... his intention to hold a general election on 4 July 2024. We were delighted to publish our Blueprint for older people in Wales setting out the key issues we wish to see the new UK Government tackle, from
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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. ... 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
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to be? Making a Will is so important. It gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are met. It also means you can make a huge difference to those needing help and support ... advocacy for older people is part of the Welsh Government’s Health and Social Services Bill; whatever the needs of older people in Wales the Age Cymru network works to provide the right service for the individual
