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Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies
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communicating their views, wishes and feelings (paras 55-60, 63).2A. If a person is assessed as experiencing one or more of these barriers, and this is because of an impai rment of, or disturbance in, the functioning ... person may lack capacity to make a decision and an assessment of their capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 should be made. This may affect the type of advocacy which it is appropriate to provide for
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Listen carefully to what older people say, talk clearly without patronising at a speed appropriate to the customer. Be aware of vulnerability including short and long-term issues. Easy-access branches ... continue while processing is digitised. Ensure information systems are designed well so that tasks such as registering Powers of Attorney and reorganising accounts on the death of a customer are completed
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AgeUKIG57 Dealing with debt problems Getting help with debt 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings exceed their income – but the ... and complex. For some, debt is caused by straightforward overspending, while for others it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe
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UNDERSTANDING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH FRAILTY A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION IPSOS MORI FOR AGE UK MARCH 2014 UNDERSTANDING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE | IPSOS MORI FOR AGE UK Page | ... of living with frailty with the people experiencing it. “Frailty” is all at once a medical term, an adjective, a noun and for many, a judgement. Deciding exactly how we wanted to refer to it was an early
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1 A blueprint for older people in Wales 2024 2 Introduction This General Election matters for older people. Worn down by the pandemic and cost of living crisis, many are yearning for a more positive future ... 65 years and over is approximately 662,000. The number of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase by 18% between mid-2021 and 2031 and the number of people aged 75 and over is expected to increase
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How to be an executor What to expect and key responsibilities AgeUKIL8 Information and advice you need to help you love later life. We’re Age UK and our goal is to enable older people to love later ... Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary
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Practice guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 10 3 Making a decision about going into a care home 11 3.1 Introduction 11 3.2 Social services assessments and possible financial ... people with care needs 15 3.4 If someone is in hospital and may need to move into a care home 16 3.5 Possible alternative options to moving into a
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It is aimed at park homeowners who are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people staying or living in holiday caravans or lodges. It includes points to consider when buying a park ... usually be sought from a solicitor or another independent professional when buying or selling a park home, in line with government guidance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period
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org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is 207-221 Pentonville ... consultation paper examines possible options for introducing a system of fee charging into the Employment Tribunal and appeals system. The stated aim is to ensure users of the Tribunals service meet the costs
