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England, Scotland and Wales. The process for challenging devolved benefits in Scotland is different, contact Age Scotland for more information. Contact Age NI for information applicable there. Contact details ... detailed advice or representation from a local service. Age UK Advice can give you contact details for a local Age UK, or you can contact one of the independent organisations listed at the back of this
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Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk 1 1. Introduction The media often reports high figures for the amount of housing wealth owned by older people, with one estimate putting the figure at £1.28 trillion1 ... 20254 according to projections. Despite this, in the longer term, homeownership is likely to decline for future generations as the private rented sector continues to expand. 1.1. Trends in private renting
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include more tailored information. Pension Wise should be complemented by access to a healthy not-for-profit advice sector. The Government should improve the clarity around the interaction of pension ... of borrower and lenders in relation to pension savings. Providers should design default options for the non-expert to reduce the risk of poor decisions. The Financial Advice Market Review should consider:
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What this guide is about 2 Preparing for winter 3 Your winter health 6 Keeping yourself warm 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently 17 Useful ... can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support. Throughout this guide you will find suggestions for organisations that can offer further information
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NHS. If you’re unhappy with the service or care you receive, or feel you have been treated unfairly, you can make a complaint. There is a two-stage system for resolving complaints about the NHS in Wales: ... raised with them. Stage two This will involve taking your complaint to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales , if you remain dissatisfied following the local investigation. We have a factsheet which explains
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... people who have already purchased an annuity. It looks explicitly at how a market for re-assigning annuity income in exchange for a cash lump sum can be created, including how the process should work and what
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this means for each of us in our lives. The week-long campaign is coordinated by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and this year is supported by The British Institute for Human Rights ... protect them. Protecting Human Rights should run through all care and support services, ensuring people are involved in decisions about their care. Advocates have a key role in supporting people to understand
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can also let us know if you want to get involved in our campaigns to make change for older people across Wales. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Communication A1. How do you prefer ... Current experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales 50+ 2 A2.c. What do you use the internet for? (Select any that apply) e Contacting friends/family e Finding out information e Work e Social media
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... consultation This Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation is for establishing the rules and regulations governing the new secondary market for annuities. It covers a range of behavioural and consumer protection
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higher use of medication and greater dependence on medical and social services and other forms of care. Despite the fact that there are many different interventions that can reduce the risk of falls, communicating ... year, with higher rates among those over 75. • Falls represent over half of hospital admissions for accidental injury, particularly hip fracture. • Half of those with hip fracture never regain their
