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to participate in community groups and access local services. Meanwhile, Age Cymru Powys has (with Care & Repair) recently been undertaking the Mamwlad project among over-50s in farming communities in Mid-Wales ... including isolation (itself linked to limited public transport), delays to health and social care, and rising care costs. Any realistic attempt to tackle the issue of suicide and self-harm must also tackle
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goods and services has the potential to improve the lives of older people are in health and social care. The financial services sector, however, has been largely exempted from the ban. The Equality Act ... Under the Equality Act 2010, there is an outright ban on age discrimination in health and social care, although people can continue to be treated differently if there is objective justification. However
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pensioners.1 Housing We believe it’s important that Welsh Government’s proposed actions to decarbonise homes must consider how fuel poor households can be supported to mitigate any risks that decarbonisation ... drive may be crucial for older people to get out and about, access essential services such as health care, and reduce the risk of social isolation, particularly in rural areas. It’s important that there is
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dies, there are a few things that need to be done straight away. After the death If someone dies at home and their death was expected, for example because they had a terminal illness, you should call their ... who’s died to stay at home – provided the funeral takes place within a few days. You can discuss this with your funeral director to explore your options. 7 If someone dies at home unexpectedly, call 999
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switch if I am in arrears with my gas or electricity? 17 12.3 Will switching supplier affect my Warm Home Discount? 18 Age UK factsheet 82 September 2024 Getting the best energy deal Page 3 of 24 12.4 I have ... smart meter – can I switch? 19 12.5 I live in a remote area – can I switch? 20 12.6 I live in a park home – can I switch? 20 Useful organisations 21 Age UK 23 Support our work 23 Age UK factsheet 82 September
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factsheet June 2024 Pension Freedom and benefits Page 3 of 22 7.3 Diminishing capital 15 8 Social care and deprivation 15 9 Scams 16 9.1 How to spot a pension scam 16 Useful organisations 18 Age UK 21 ... you need advice – see factsheet 43, Getting legal and financial advice for more information. ⚫ Be careful of scams – see section 9 for things to look out for. 2 What pensions are covered? Pension freedoms
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in some capacity following my retirement but it had to be the right role. I wanted an element of caring and improvement and was struggling to find something that would suit. I had also had an interest
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‘If Wales is to have a workforce that is fit for the future, employers must consider the health and caring implications of this demographic shift and identify ways to create more age friendly workplaces ... employment trends and challenges for our ageing workforce. Research studies show that ill health and caring responsibilities are two of the main reasons why people aged 60-65 aren’t in employment, however
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‘If Wales is to have a workforce that is fit for the future, employers must consider the health and caring implications of this demographic shift and identify ways to create more age friendly workplaces ... employment trends and challenges for our ageing workforce. Research studies show that ill health and caring responsibilities are two of the main reasons why people aged 60-65 aren’t in employment, however
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(aged 18 years or more) who: (a) Is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect; (b) Has needs for care and support (whether or not the authority is meeting any of those needs); and (c) As a result of those ... member/friend who provides personal assistance and care to adults and is subject to abuse lacks mental capacity to make particular decisions and is in need of care and support. Safeguarding is everyone’s
