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conversation at a time A call to action Over the past year we have been proud to chair the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness, which Jo set up before her death in summer 2016, to shine a powerful spotlight ... millions of people who are lonely living in our communities. The Commission was a response to Jo’s own experience - of finding herself a fish out of water at university and experiencing deep loneliness, and later
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Do you need help from a trained independent Volunteer Advocate to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when ... when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand your options and choices? Independent Advocacy: supporting you
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people. Added to these is the impact of the costof-living crisis. The cost of food, heating, travel, and essential amenities have all risen staggeringly. Pensioner poverty is a reality in Wales in both ... basics to make ends meet. We believe everyone has a right to a fulfilling later life free of worries about whether to turn on the heating or skip a meal to save money. As well as providing many support
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Guidance’ 12 2.5 NHS Wales guidance – ‘The Management Of Reluctant Discharge / Transfer Of Care To A More Appropriate Care Setting Guidance’ 13 2.6 Welsh Government’s assessment guidance ... assessment and care planning processes 33 8.1 What is advocacy? 33 8.2 Advocacy from a charitable or voluntary organisation 33 8.3 Advocacy from Llais (a statutory and independent voice) 33 8.4 Rights
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 25 Returning from abroad December 2023 About this factsheet If you are a British national over State Pension age who moved abroad but are now considering moving back to live permanently ... organisations that may be able to give specialist advice in these areas. The information in this factsheet is applicable to England and Wales. Please contact Age Scotland or Age NI for information applicable to
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... information guide is to help ‘Friends’ supporting people they know in their local community - who may be self-isolating, social distancing or shielding. Further support If the person you’re helping is aged 50 or
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or disability, or issues related to growing older? Yes No If you answered No, the survey is not for you at this time, thank you. If you would like further information or support please see the ... person in the last 12 months? They may be provided by different organisations, such as a voluntary organisation, a private agency or social services. Yes No Don’t Know Carer support groups
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org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 ... Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This is a response to HM Treasury’s independent review of the Money Advice Service (MAS). About Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs
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to a Priority Services Registers (PSR) to receive extra help from your energy or water company. You’re eligible if you: have reached your State Pension age are disabled or have a long-term ... long-term medical condition are recovering from an injury have a hearing or sight condition have a mental health condition are pregnant or have children under five have extra communication needs, such as
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carers Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House ... the policy landscape and quality outcomes 6 How is Age UK responding? 8 How Age UK services help people with dementia to say: 1 ‘I was diagnosed in a timely way. I get the treatment and support, best
