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Consultation Response Carers Strategy: call for evidence Date: 30th July 2016 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Stephen Lowe/ Tom Gentry/ Ruthe Isden Stephen.Lowe@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House
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July 2023 Help with NHS health costs in Wales and services which are free for older people Factsheet 61w July 2023 2 of 26 Contents ... GP in England 3 2.3 Medical Exemption Certificates for free prescriptions in all parts of the UK 4 3 Free NHS services for people who have reached a
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1 Briefing: Health and Care of Older People in England 2017 February 2017 2 Contents Foreword ............................................................................................... ... ................................................................... 4 1. The health and care needs of our ageing population ................................................ 8 1.1 Our growing older population
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made our year... We are proud of our many achievements this year, both in the UK and around the world. The moments we describe tell the story of our work, and the work of our local, national and international ... moments that make a big difference to individual lives, to big moments that influence major change that benefits everyone – they all show how Age UK helps people to love later life. Our vital work is shaped
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wales People First? • National Umbrella Group of self-advocacy groups in Wales. • National Council – 22 reps/ 22 groups. • Support self-advocacy groups to get going and keep going. www.allwalespeople1st ... Advocacy (reactive) •Self-Advocacy (The ultimate preventative service) •Getting rights and holding onto them. •Speaking up (only one part of it). •Being present and being visible (safety). www.allwalespeople1st
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regardless of age or ability. Like physical health, it’s something we all manage throughout our lives. In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Welsh Government provided funding for Age Cymru to ... to undertake research into the mental health of older adults in care homes in Wales. Our report produced in March 2023 showed that many people living in care homes in Wales regularly experience poor mental
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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 ... 2 About this consultation This consultation sets out the proposals announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the March 2014 Budget to increase the choice and flexibility available to individuals
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 65 Equity release February 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet provides information about different types of equity release, such as lifetime mortgages and home reversion ... common features. The information in this factsheet is intended only as a guide. We recommend that you get independent advice from a fully qualified and experienced equity release adviser if considering this
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that has been designed to help care homes welcome visitors in line with Covid-19 rules. After a year in which visiting care homes has been significantly restricted because of Covid-19 regulations, we know ... to visiting their loved ones. This volunteering opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they welcome visitors and help facilitate residents' wellbeing. You could be: • Supporting the
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‘Living longer brings many things to the surface. I’m happy and contented in my life.’ Velda, 76 Our year Annual Review 2013/14 Age UK’s vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We know ... know it’s ambitious, because for many people growing older can bring challenges. But that doesn’t stop us being ourselves. We still want to laugh, love, be needed and keep doing the things that matter to
