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Well-being statement Possible Barriers Reason for advocacy I know and understand what care, support and opportunities are available and use these to help me achieve my well-being. I can access the ... individual circumstances are considered. I speak for myself and contribute to the decisions that affect my life, or have someone who can do it for me. 2
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society such as fairness, dignity, equality and respect. They are an important means of protection for us all, especially those who may face abuse, neglect and isolation. Most importantly, these rights ... the Making Rights Work For Older People https://gov.wales/yourrights-care-and-support-older-person booklets produced by Social Care Wales in partnership with the Welsh Government, and the Social Care Wales
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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 ... income of £313 for those who find it most difficult. 3. Making public transport convenient • Public transport is not meeting the needs of many older people. The most frequent reasons for not using public
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Experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales who look after, or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health or ... disability, or problems related to older age, and don’t access support Do you look after or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of longterm physical or mental
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impact of rising State Pension age About Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes over 150 local Age UKs, reaching ... fully in society. For many, the State Pension remains the biggest source of income in retirement so the age at which they can receive their State Pension is very important. The Government is considering whether
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in later life 32 • Barclays, BlackRock and Mercer, for hosting the Financial Services Commission summit events • All those who wrote provocations for the summit events: BlackRock, Just Retirement, Mercer ... the Chartered Insurance Institute, for his support throughout the Commission • Linda Lennard who wrote the summaries for the three summit events • Particular thanks for their input from: Martin Coppack
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Older People’s Experiences of Renting Privately A report commissioned by Age Concern and Help the Aged Julie Rugg and Karen Croucher Acknowledgements Our particular thanks go to all those people living ... project we have been assisted by a number of organisations in different parts of the UK that have helped us make contact with older people living in the private rented sector. We are grateful to them all
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the Welsh Government on 30 June 2023. Booster vaccine campaigns for those most at risk have continued periodically since then. Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine – booster campaigns for people at ... in a care home for older adults; all adults aged 75 years and over; people aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed. Everyone who is eligible for the booster should be invited for their vaccination
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older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: W elfare benefits for older people including checking benefit entitlement H ealth and social careH ousing, including housing ... on:0300 303 4498(charged at a local rate). We can call you back if you’re concerned about your phone bill.Email advice: You can email us directly at:advice@agecymru.org.ukWebsite: There’s support available
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concerned about someone If you have a non-emergency concern for someone aged 50 or over you’re supporting you can contact Age Cymru Advice for support on 0300 303 44 98. If the person is aged under 50 you ... you’re worried about someone’s physical health contact the NHS: • Online: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/ (for help and advice) • Phone: 111 (if symptoms get worse) • Phone: 999 (if someone’s life is at risk) If
