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January 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives ... future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the consultation on new regulations to introduce
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us create an age friendly Wales Consultative Forum Information Pack February 2023 Welcome Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Age Cymru’s Consultative Forum. We are looking for new ... services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions imposed in response to the virus impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from isolation
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those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow better for each passing generation. We are Age UK Acknowledgements: ... Libby Archer from Age UK’s Research Department, for assistance with editing. And not least we thank all of the authors in this book for graciously volunteering their time to write their chapters. Project Managers:
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right skills and approach for your job requirements can save you money, time and frustration. Be wary of traders who knock on your front door unexpectedly looking to get work - don’t feel pressured to hire ... using your postcode: Use the TrustMark tool to find a local tradesperson Once you have a shortlist of tradespeople you’re considering, contact them and check: their prices – get at least 3 quotes so you
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Page 1 of 18 Factsheet 55 Carer's Allowance May 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Carer’s Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. The factsheet explains ... other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. Carer’s Allowance is being replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland. The two benefits
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Page 1 of 3 Job Description Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator (HOPE Project – South Wales Region) Location: Home based supporting the Project Officers in the South Wales Region, with occasional travel ... 4. Carmarthen & Pembrokeshire Contractual Status of Role: Full time, 35 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2025 Salary: £26,272 Job Title of Line Manager: Regional Advocacy Manager, South Wales
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emerging of a less healthy population in Wales after the main pandemic period, as can be seen in the large increase in the number of older people approaching social care for help and the urgency of their ... impact has been reduced as a result of a less healthy population that now has a higher need for care and support. 3. Communication with older people waiting and the information they receive continues to need
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Experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales during the Covid-19 lockdownCreating an age friendly Wales This survey is for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations ... people.It is important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people about their experiences of the lockdown and the impact that this has made on them.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete
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contribution to Welsh life and the Welsh economy. After taking account of the costs of an ageing population, older people make a net contribution of almost £6 million per day to the Welsh economy.1 Age Cymru believes ... have an innate value in themselves, regardless of their age or other personal characteristics. Nevertheless, it is sometimes helpful to quantify the size of the contributions that are made by older people
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 91 Pension Freedom and benefits June 2024 About this factsheet Changes to how you can use funds in your occupational or private pension were made in 2015. Once you reach the age ... age of 55, you now have much more freedom to access your pension savings or pension pot and to decide what to do with this money. This factsheet contains basic information about your choices with respect
