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Consultation Response Age UK’s response to the Social Security Advisory Committee’s consultation on changes to benefit rules for temporary absence from Great Britain February 2016 ... from 13 weeks to 4 weeks in most circumstances. The changes, due to come in on 1st April 2016, will affect around 130,000 Housing Benefit and Pension Credit claimants. They are expected to reduce benefit
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Avoid spending long periods outside during the hottest time of the day, which is usually from 11am to 3pm Use sunscreen of at least SPF30 (sun protection factor 30) with four or five stars (UVA and UVB) ... clothing can help you stay cool in the heat Wear a broad brimmed hat to protect your head, face and ears UV rays can cause damage to your eyes, even in cool weather and on a cloudy day, so wear sunglasses
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you’re faced with a cost you’re unable to pay because you’re on a low income, or because you have no money at all for some reason, you may be able to get financial help to cover that cost. What help you can ... can get may depend on your circumstances. You may be able to get an advance payment of your benefit called a Budgeting Loan (or Budgeting Advance if you receive Universal Credit). Alternatively, if you’re
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Helping older people understand what support is available to carers
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There’s a wide range of help available and you may be legally entitled to services to meet your needs. You may need help with personal care, such as getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing ... the local authority social services department is to ask for an assessment of your needs. The local authority will generally not be able to assist you until it has first carried out the assessment
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If you want to stay independent in your own home for longer, there are adaptations that can make your life easier. Read more information about adaptations and funding them here.
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weather doesn’t come around too often in Wales. But it’s worth making sure you’re prepared if we are told to expect severe weather, especially winter storms, ice or snow.
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Giving to Age Cymru in memory of your loved one is a meaningful way of honouring their life, and all they meant to the people who knew them. You don’t have to make any decisions right away - you ... you can just have a look at the information and come back to it later. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here. We're always particularly grateful for these donations – thank you for
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Government and others hear from older people about your experiences and what matters to you. This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous but if you want us to contact you about ... know if you want to get involved in our campaigns to make change for older people across Wales. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Communication A1. How do you prefer to access information
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What matters to you? Current experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales October 2023 Contents About this research 3 Current experiences of people aged 50 or over 1. Access to healthcare 4 • Accessing ... Accessing GP surgeries and appointments 5 • Access to treatment and ongoing checks 6 • Access to surgical procedures and in-patient care 7 • Access to dental services 8 2. Accessing social care 9 3. Current
