-
annuity market to be considered a success it must work for the lower-income group of consumers. The government and regulators must ensure that people with a lower level of annuity income can access the market ... reinforces the argument for ensuring that people with lower value annuities should be prioritised by government and regulators as this new market develops. Working status People still in work are more likely
-
and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to Welsh Government’s consultation on the community nursing specification as this is an area that impacts older people ... how many nurses work in community nursing through a lack of accuracy in data collection. Welsh Government’s statement in 2021 said that additional work is needed to establish what volume of registered nurses
-
important in helping people access and assess product information, and it is incumbent upon the government and the FCA to take urgent action to increase take-up. Furthermore, the array of charges for ... the current process that relies on individual responsibility for shopping around. Instead the government and the FCA should explore ideas such as a clearing house for annuities, a single and understandable
-
have undertaken through the Dignity Commission, jointly with the NHS Confederation and the Local Government Association. However, we believe it is particularly important that a proactive approach to the ... concerns when they feel they have been breached. As part of this, we believe it is essential that the Government and NHS leaders at all levels take action to raise awareness of these fundamental rights and ensure
-
claim. State Pension. 2 What is the State Pension? The State Pension is a regular payment from the government that most people can claim when they reach State Pension age. It’s based on your National Insurance ... claim over the phone. Post. If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016, visit www.gov.uk/government/ publications/the-basic-state-pension to download a claim form. When you’ve filled it out, post
-
Taskforce is a partnership of an independent group of experts across health, social care and local government, including Age UK. The Taskforce is raising awareness of malnutrition through the Malnutrition ... NHS staff will have received training on dementia; all hospitals and care homes as well as all government department and public sector organisations have become dementia-friendly. The Alzheimer’s Society
-
changes that have restricted income levels. For pensioners there should be a renewed emphasis by Government to encourage the take-up of entitlements in partnership with other organisations including those ... financial pressures. Everyone needs to have access to independent information and advice and the Government should work with the advice sector to look at how this can be provided and funded. Hidden hunger:
-
1 Ref 1112 Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry - Councillors and the community 23 May 2012 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... is 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. Consultation response 2 The Communities and Local Government Committee is conducting an inquiry into the role councillors play in their communities. The inquiry
-
been requested in the Welsh language. As Local Authorities follow recommendations from the Welsh Government regarding the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure (2011) it is expected that the requirement for advocacy ... just that of older people. Age Cymru’s Golden Thread Advocacy Programme has been funded by Welsh Government to support the implementation of Part 10 (advocacy) of “The Act” in a strategic and unified way
-
Pension: you’ve earned it – make sure you get it The State Pension is a regular payment from the government based on your National Insurance (NI) contributions. You can receive it when you reach State Pension ... both parts: • Guarantee Credit tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level set by the Government – see the ‘Can I claim it’ section overleaf for further information. • Savings Credit is extra
