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Painful Journeys Why getting to hospital appointments is a major issue for older people IN-DEPTH POLICY REPORT 2 Introduction For most of us just having a hospital appointment is enough to worry about but ... but imagine having to make the journey alone, in chronic pain and having to take three different buses to get there. This is the reality for many of the older people we have heard from. That’s why Age UK
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AgeUKIG17 Ways to help you stay living at home. Adapting your home. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information
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Funding our services to meet an increasing demand will be one of our key challenges By Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive, September 2021 This year, the months have passed by quickly and autumn is already upon ... activity programmes have been getting back into communities across Wales. It’s great to hear that people have been able to enjoy our Walking, Nordic Walking, Tai Chi and LIFT sessions where they have become
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help to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? ... • Understand your options and choices? HOPE has trained independent Volunteer Advocates who will be: • Someone there for you and only you • Someone to listen to you and support you so you can make your
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Information, advice and advocacy May 2021 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Factually accurate and impartial information and advice help us to make informed decisions ... services and entitlements and contribute to society. Advocacy services are essential to ensure that every older person has a voice and receives the support they need. The Social Services and Well-being
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people, fraud and scams Key facts 5 million targeted Almost 5 million older people (65+) believe they have been targeted by scammers.1 12% responded While only 12% of those targeted responded to a scam, this ... are more likely to respond than married people, and half of all people aged 75+ live alone.3 2.5 times health impact People defrauded in their own homes are 2.5 times more likely to either die or go
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State Pension age (currently 66) who have care needs. It explains what Attendance Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. It explains what to do if you have a change of circumstance ... eligible for Attendance Allowance but you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - see factsheet 87, Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance, for more information.
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Advice on keeping warm this winter and claiming your entitlements Learn how grandchildren can help prevent you from falling Update on our campaign to keep face-to-face banking on our high streets facebook ... information and advice as possible to help you meet the many challenges of winter. Our key message this year is to make sure you keep yourself and your home warm despite the financial challenges. And our recently
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Page 1 of 32 Factsheet 43 Getting legal and financial advice May 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet helps you to get the legal help you need, including legal information and advice on civil matters ... cover criminal matters. It covers free advice from local and national independent advice agencies and legal information online, as well as getting paid-for advice from a solicitor or independent financial
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Buses and trains: the stuff of memories for these Port Talbot pensioners.
