older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including checking benefit entitlement Ø Health and social care Ø Housing, including ... 0300 303 44 98 (charged at a local rate). We can call you back if you are concerned about your phone bill. Ø Email advice: You can email us directly at: advice@agecymru.org.uk Ø Website: There’s support available
Psychics and clairvoyants may send a letter claiming to have seen something in your future and asking for money to disclose what it is. Sometimes the so-called clairvoyants co-ordinate with lottery and prize ... schemes Pyramid schemes can take the form of chain letters or investment schemes that offer profits for little or no risk. You may be encouraged to send money to the person who has contacted you, either
Helen Hibberd, Raj Kaur, Mary O’Mahony, Robert Page, Chris Ricard, Daljit Singh, Elaine Unegbu and Bill Williams. Edited by Tine Buffel Researching Age-Friendly Communities Stories from older people as ... partnership with the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA), Age UK, Age-Friendly Manchester (Manchester City Council), and the Office for Social Responsibility at the University
Project Volunteer Role Description Age Cymru Community Assistance Programme provides practical help and emotional support to older people through this volunteer led project, so that they may participate ... isolation, worry and loneliness. Our volunteers offer support and practical help to local people in need of a little extra help. Our volunteer roles are a great way to give back to your local community
groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here are a few basic precautions for handling shopping; 1. Follow social distancing protocol and don’t take unnecessary risks. 2. Don’t ... possible and wash their hands after touching it. 7. Remember to wash hands before and after deliveries for at least 20 seconds. 8. When out and about keep a bottle of alcohol hand sanitiser to hand. 9. Face
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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. ... 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. Consultation response 2 This consultation follows the Government’s announcement of 29 July 2010 that they intend to abolish the Default Retirement Age, examining
Further information Back cover About Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Age UK provides a wide range of services and its information ... and painful experience and people can feel completely hopeless. Luckily for many, life moves on and these feelings pass. But for some of us loneliness can become chronic, making us miserable and often
Invisible but Invaluable Campaigning for greater support for older carers 1 Introduction 2 Summary 4 ‘We never retire’ 6 Support for older carers 8 Financial support – Carer’s Allowance 8 Support to have ... support is currently in crisis due to lack of funding. Fewer and fewer older people are qualifying for local authority support. There are few services that are aimed at preventing those with low-level care
The impact of caring on health in Wales – Claire Morgan and Jane Healey, Carers Wales Page 16 Helping veterans getting back on track with their lives – Laura Tipper, Veterans NHS Wales Page 21 Roots ... remain in control of their own lives, which all contribute to good mental health.1 The Welsh Government’s Strategy for an Ageing Society aims to enhance people’s wellbeing with a priority to improve access to