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wide range of stakeholders across Wales to support the commissioning of independent professional advocacy under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, to build the capacity of the advocacy ... advocacy sector and to raise awareness of advocacy. We have now come to the end of the funding for the programme and we will officially be closing GTAP, as it has affectionately become known, on the 31st
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Council Tax Reduction? Council Tax is a property-based tax you pay to your local council. If you’re on a low income, you might be entitled to help paying it. This help is known as Council Tax Reduction or ... scheme can vary between councils, so you should contact your local council to find out about eligibility requirements and the amount of support you could receive. In Wales, the Council Tax Reduction scheme
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Summary Everyone should live with dignity and respect. Older people are equal members of society and should not be subjected to ageist attitudes, stereotyping or conduct. However, negative attitudes towards older ... common with most other forms of discrimination, ageism is based on inaccurate stereotypes. These ageist attitudes are all too often reflected and amplified by the media. The effect of ageism is that older people
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Page 1 of 38 Factsheet 92 Universal Credit April 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age (currently ... 66. It includes information about how Universal Credit affects people claiming other benefits and how to claim it. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit
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Living life with dementia Local Age UK contributions to quality outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England ... number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House, 1–6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Age UK and its subsidiary companies and charities form the Age UK Group, dedicated to improving later life. ID201908
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reserved. Third 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 ... 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation In June, Ofgem published a statutory consultation paper as part of its Priority Services
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1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru ... during this time there are a number of scams circulating. Please be scam aware and follow our tips below to help the person you’re supporting to stay safe. Encourage them to: • Be sceptical if they receive
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reserved. Third 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 ... registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. NHS England is consulting on changes to the assurance framework for clinical commissioning
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Advocacy during Coronavirus survey 2021 2 In June 2020, a survey was carried out of advocates to gather evidence of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. This resulted in the Valuing Voices in Wales: Protecting ... evidence of the pandemic’s impact on people who are entitled to advocacy, the accessibility and quality of advocacy and on the ability of services to provide advocacy. The 2021 survey sought to understand
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reviewing availability of services, issues around funding and sustainability, quality of service, training of advocates, advocacy and its role in safeguarding, accessibility in terms of language, and knowledge ... knowledge and understanding of legislative changes in advocacy. Advocacy Counts 6 presents the findings from our most recent survey. It explores the findings in light of the period of transition we are in,
