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across Wales. We work together with Age NI Age Scotland and Age UK to improve the lives of older people. Your local Age Cymru partner helps with things like befriending, shopping, transport, filling ... an independent charity and together we work in strong partnership to promote the well-being of older people through national and local campaigns, through our political influencing, our health ageing work
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their skills and knowledge. 3. What support can HOPE provide? • HOPE supports older people (50+) and carers of older people to; engage, participate, gain information, have their voices heard, understand ... the importance, benefits and outcomes of advocacy. 4. Who benefits from HOPE? Older people (50+) and carers of older people across Wales can receive independent advocacy support, volunteer to provide advocacy
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150 local Age UKs reaching most of England. We provide information and advice to around 5.9 million people each year through web-based and written materials, and individual enquiries by telephone, letter ... Payment. However, not everyone has access to additional contributions, and low income bereaved people should not be in a position where they are left with a shortfall. A local Age UK adviser told us
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Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond
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is the national charity for older people in Wales. We campaign, we research and we fundraise to make sure we build a better life for all older people. We ensure older people’s voices are heard, we challenge ... wherever we find it. We provide a range of national and local services and programmes directly to older people in the community and we ensure the highest standards so you can be assured of consistency and
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Regulations were introduced in to UK law on 1 October 2006. They were aimed at securing the legal rights of older workers and engendering a cultural change towards more positive treatment of this age group in across ... force people from their workforce. This briefing examines the level of impact the Regulations have achieved over the intervening period. Summary of key points • Employment practices towards older workers
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you need to do the work. You can be both employed and self-employed, if you work for an employer during the day and run your own business in your free time. Employment law doesn’t cover someone who is ... flexible work option. Flexible working isn’t just for parents and carers. It could suit a lot of people in very different circumstances, for example, those with: caring responsibilities health issues a
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(MAS). Key points and recommendations Impartial public financial guidance is vital to encourage people to engage with financial services – industry information is a complement, not a substitute. The ... Age UK believes that a joined-up information, guidance and advice journey is necessary to help people prepare for later life. We recommend that the Government looks at how it can use behavioural economics
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Description Age Cymru Community Assistance Programme provides practical help and emotional support to older people through this volunteer led project, so that they may participate and connect to their community ... practical help to local people in need of a little extra help. Our volunteer roles are a great way to give back to your local community and get involved. From visiting people who are isolated and in
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disability equipment 44 12.5 Reduced VAT rate of 5% for mobility aids for people aged 60 or over 45 12.6 Problems with equipment you have purchased privately ... state benefits, Government loan/grant schemes, or benevolent funds 46 13.1 State benefits for people with disabilities 47 13.2 Budgeting Loans from the Social Fund scheme (operated
