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making a decision. Always seek advice before investing, ideally from an Independent Financial Adviser who is authorised by the FCA. The Money Advice Service website has useful information on choosing a financial ... report it to Action Fraud . Visit our section on Support for scam victims for a list of organisations who provide support and advice to scam victims. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44
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Friend in Need. The service provides a free weekly 30 minute telephone friendship call for people in Wales who are 70 or over. Catherine aged 71 I really enjoy doing friend in need, Ken, is really pleased ... his voice when he realises it's me is unmistakable. It makes me feel good to have made him so happy for just receiving a call. Its very interesting hearing about his life when he was younger. He's sometimes
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looking for work, you might be able to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance to top up your income while you search for a job. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are actively looking for work. ... can only apply for contribution-based and income-based JSA if you either: get the severe disability premium got the severe disability premium within the last month and are still eligible for it If not, you
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living by yourself has its ups and downs, and there may be emotional issues you need to deal with. For example, if you have recently been bereaved or got divorced. There is no right or wrong way to deal ... friends are a natural source of emotional support, but may not be available for many people, or you may prefer to talk to someone who is not involved in your life. A counsellor can help you express your emotions
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some points which might be helpful for social care and health professionals, commissioners, providers, advocates, carers and citizens to consider. Assessing need for independent professional advocacy Chapter ... authorities must approach the assessment of need for independent professional advocacy for adults under the Act. It states: Local authorities must arrange for the provision of an IPA when a person can only
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basic right. Abuse can occur in a person’s own home or whilst they are receiving a service – for example in a hospital or care home. The abuse may be perpetrated by a friend, family member or ... person. We produce a detailed factsheet which is designed to help you if: You are an older person who is being abused or neglected, or may be at risk of this. You are concerned on an older person’s
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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 medical advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary ... often or in smaller portions. Eating well means that you’re likely to feel healthier, stay active for longer and protect yourself against illness. You might be surprised by how much more energy you have
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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. ... London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation The CMA is carrying out a market study into care homes for older paper, to review how well the market works and if people are treated fairly. They have invited
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Public Policy Statement Fuel poverty November 2021 Summary Fuel poverty estimates for Wales, based on 2018 data, report that 155,000 households in Wales were living in fuel poverty. This ... Government must provide updated estimates on fuel poverty and updated data on housing stock quality for Wales. Older people are the group most likely to suffer from fuel poverty, where having to spend a
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modern labour market. Of all older workers who are unemployed, nearly 47 per cent have been so for more than a year.i It can be very difficult or even impossible for these people to move back into work, often ... ageist attitudes by employers, a lack of high quality advice and guidance, and personal barriers (for example low levels of IT skills). The Work Programme is the flagship Government scheme providing support
