the time the GP phones, the person is unprepared for the conversation or has forgotten what they wanted to discuss. Length of appointment time is also an issue. Inability to access GPs can increase pressure
central heating is on constantly. They received a large bill for hundreds of pounds. The client wanted to know if there was a tariff their parents could be put on, given their circumstances, that would
people in these challenging times. Do you have the passion, drive, and skills to help us? If so, we want to hear from you. John Williams Chair, Age Cymru 2 Trustee Information Pack Creating an age friendly
Social Inclusion. “I have access to appropriate social activities and learning opportunities when I want them”. Quality Social Care. “I can access excellent quality social care & support should I need
the couple should be assessed as individuals 20 5.2 If you claim Pension Credit 20 6 When a partner wants to move from a jointly owned property 23 7 The issue of ... the nursing home”. “Pierre and Annette are not members of the same household”13. 6 When a partner wants to move from a jointly owned property As mentioned above in section 4.5 when one of a couple enters
get help with your share of the costs. Action This is a complex area with many exceptions. You may want to seek further advice from Age UK Advice, Age Cymru Advice, Age Scotland or a local advice service ... couples. Action Working out entitlement to both parts of Pension Credit can be complicated. If you want help, call the Pension Credit Helpline on 0800 99 1234 or contact a local advice agency. Use the
operates only as a pensions saving scheme, and its members have to move to other providers when they want to access their pension pot. Key points and recommendations • NEST should be allowed to offer
loneliness but provides data on variables associated with loneliness (e.g. ‘my health stops me doing what I want to’). It is included in ELSA (the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing). WEMWBS The Warwick-Edinburgh ... However, many felt that the service should not be called ‘befriending.’ People wanted a normal conversation, and did not want to be ‘problematised.’ Other key benefits older people said about the service:
of this work highlight variation that patients may experience in receiving treatment they need; we want to support commissioners to take steps to ensure patients can access surgical interventions on the ... frequently report to us that they are subject to negative stereotyping or assumptions about what they want and are capable of. Seeing the person, and that person’s very individual needs, is often far from
Report of Trustees and Annual Accounts 2011/12 Improving later life Together We all want the best possible later life for our families, our friends and ourselves. With your help, we can change lives ... independent and to live in suitable housing, in age-friendly neighbourhoods, for as long as they want. But if they need care, then they should be treated with dignity, respect and compassion in their