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people in later life. Age UK provides information and advice to over 5 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later ... Age UKs throughout England; the Age UK family also includes Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI. We run just over 450 Age UK charity shops throughout the UK and also offer a range of commercial products
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be aware of and what to do if you spot them: Lotteries and prize draws You may receive a letter congratulating you on winning a cash prize. Usually you’ll be given a number to call, and if you do, you’ll ... clairvoyants may send a letter claiming to have seen something in your future and asking for money to disclose what it is. Sometimes the so-called clairvoyants co-ordinate with lottery and prize scams to give
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The list below outlines the main forms of abuse that can affect adults who need care and support
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Tell us what matters to you This year marks our fifth annual survey to understand the views and current experiences of people aged 50 or over across Wales. More than 5,000 people have responded to this ... survey was launched in 2020, and the information gathered has provided us with vital insight into what matters to older people, informed and influenced Welsh Government, and shaped policy and campaigning
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If you’re out of work or on a low income, you may be able to claim Universal Credit to boost the money you have coming in. Universal Credit (UC) is a means-tested benefit that has been rolled out nationally ... Employment and Support Allowance Housing Benefit Income Support Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit. If you currently receive these benefits, you will continue to receive payments as normal for the time
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Online volunteer roles Our volunteer teams play an important role in the running of 'virtual' Sporting Memories Clubs. The three roles described below offer a unique opportunity to be involved in online ... fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out more about volunteering, including the roles described below, please complete our Volunteering Enquiry
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“financial abuse” includes: having money or other property stolen being defrauded being put under pressure in relation to money or other property having money or other property misused. Neglect “neglect” ... This new offence focuses responsibility and accountability on the perpetrator who has chosen to carry out these behaviours. The cross-Government definition of domestic violence and abuse outlines controlling
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and expert information and advice to older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals. If you'd like to talk to someone in Welsh or in English, you can call us on 0300 303 44 98 , charged at ... providing care do not see themselves as unpaid carers, are not aware of their rights, don’t know what support is available or how to access it. Our carers project supports the early identification of
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Gwanwyn is a month long festival held across Wales in May celebrating creativity in older people and run through Age Cymru.
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Your full name: Address: Telephone: Your partner’s full name: Address (if different): Your children’s full names and addresses: If you have children who are under 18, who would you like to be their guardian* ... Executors’** full names and addresses: Before meeting with your solicitor, it’s a good idea to plan what you want to include and who you want to benefit. You can use this form to gather your thoughts and
