An exciting new project needs your help to support older people (50+) and carers in your community.
such as care homes, housing benefit, home safety and security, home insurance and information for carers.
If your income is over a certain amount, you will have to pay Income Tax on it. Not all income is taxable, and there are allowances and reliefs you may be able to claim. Not all income counts towards ... towards Income Tax. You may have to pay tax on: earnings from employment or self-employment pensions, including State Pension , and annuities (except pensions under the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces
Older people told us about accessing health and social care, digital inclusion, employment, experiences of being unpaid carers, finances, and representation in society. We also heard about accessing public ... public transport, housing and getting out into communities. Read the full report If you want to know about this research contact policy@agecymru.org.uk Thank you to everyone who responded to this research
retirement more enjoyable. Most employers must offer workplace pensions and should automatically enrol you if you’re eligible. Workplace pension schemes are run by employers. Your pension pot is based on ... wages, as well as your employer’s contributions. There are two main types of workplace pension schemes: Occupational pensions Group personal pensions Occupational pensions Employers set up occupational pension
implementation? When carers are caring for an individual in receipt of Continuing Health Care funding, there can be a lack of clarity as to which public body is responsible for supporting the carer, and consequently ... consequently a lack of support for the carer. We would therefore wish to see the materials to support implementation include a prompt to inform the carer of their right to a carer’s assessment by the local authority
Information about what procedures to take if you dispute the decision made about your benefits entitlement
or personal hygiene complaining of feeling worthless not eating properly. You should also consider if the person you care about has had a change in their circumstances that could have caused their loneliness ... area; or contact our national Age Cymru Advice line. volunteering with Age Cymru - If you're missing the social connections you used to have through work, you could consider volunteering
Information about the unemployment benefit Jobseeker's Allowance, if you're entitled to Jobseeker's Allowance and how to claim.
If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital.