about older people living on a low income: the extent of poverty in later life, changes over time and who is at greatest risk. What do we mean by poverty? We consider people to be living in poverty when ... needed to visit a friend or go to a social club. How is poverty measured? Poverty and low income can be defined and measured in a number of ways and people’s individual needs and circumstances vary. However
57 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 4 2 Recent housing legislation relating to people who rent their home 4 3 Help that may be available from the local authority ... equipment 8 3.2 Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) – for homeowners, or people who rent 9 3.3 General powers for local authorities to improve living conditions
1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation This Department for Work and Pensions consultation looks at the potential benefits and feasibility for the National Employment Savings ... marketplace. At present NEST operates only as a pensions saving scheme, and its members have to move to other providers when they want to access their pension pot. Key points and recommendations • NEST
more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. In February we published a report entitled Older people and power loss, floods and storms: ... damage to their home and possessions and difficulties in the recovery phase such as struggles to claim insurance. Age UK welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. This paper primarily
want the best possible later life for our families, our friends and ourselves. With your help, we can change lives. Together. 1 Funding and finance Corporate governance Auditors’ report and accountsImproving ... influential charity in Westminster. Our campaigning activities have focused on social care and pension reform and we have received significant media coverage about these and other matters affecting older
before, older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care they need to live with dignity. Sadly, older people often have to face these issues ... starting out or are established but want to continue developing. Each of the chapters in each section can be used independently and most of the time you will probably be dipping into the parts you need. However
than seven million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. We are local We work as part of a network of independent charities which includes Age ... Emergency Committee (DEC). We’re proud to be Age UK Our 2015/16 annual review tells the stories of people who, like us, are proud to be Age UK. Through their voices we’re able to tell you about the difference
and repairs for older people in Wales. You can view these – and other factsheets and guides – at: www.agecymru.org.uk/information-resources Alternatively, you can contact Age Cymru Advice for further information ... Where relevant, further information on some of these elements will be included in the text below, or can be found within our other housing factsheets. Changes in terminology Under the Act: Tenants (and
while, for others, a combination of economic factors and policies such as the raising of the State Pension Age mean that continuing to work is a financial imperative. More people are continuing to work in ... appropriate support to those who do find themselves unemployed, is increasingly crucial as a result of demographic change and the rising State Pension Age. Many people who did not acquire digital technology
have given in their local communities during what has been a difficult year. Thank you to everyone who has perhaps looked out for a friend, neighbour or loved one, helped with shopping and prescriptions ... provided a friendly ear at the end of the phone. It’s also a good time to thank the many volunteers who have helped Age Cymru be there for older people. Here’s hoping that 2021 will be a brighter year for