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Page 1 of 32 Factsheet 12 Planning your retirement: money and tax May 2024 Inside this factsheet This factsheet looks at common money and tax issues connected with retirement, including dealing with pensions and tax allowances. It is useful for people from age 50, although the information is relevant to people looking at planning their retirement at any age. The following factsheets may also be
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Page 1 of 34 Factsheet 22 Arranging for someone to make decisions on your behalf June 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet looks at how you can arrange for other people to make decisions about your finances and health and care if you think you may lose the mental capacity to do this in the future. This is usually family members or friends, but it can be a professional such as a solicitor.
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 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. Creating an age friendly Wales Shopping Many people will need support with picking up groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here
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AgeUKIG49 Extra money to help you. Attendance Allowance. 2 What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance Allowance (AA) is extra money for those who need help at home due to a disability or illness. If you’re over State Pension age (currently 66 years old for both men and women) and you need help with your personal care because of a physical or mental disability or illness, you may be able to claim
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publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61b09fbde90e070448c520f0/CMA_care_homes_consume r_law_advice_----.pdf (last accessed 11 July 2022). 36 A copy can be accessed at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/c
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AgeUKIG50 Extra money if you’re on a low income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income and your savings. There are 2 parts to Pension Credit: • Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you
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AgeUKIG21 Planning for the future Power of attorney 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 5w April 2024 Dental care: NHS and private treatment in Wales Factsheet 5w April 2024 2 of 26 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 3 2 Finding a dentist who offers NHS treatment 3 3 Dental check-ups and treatment plans 3 3.1
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 40w May 2023 Deprivation of assets in the means test for care home provision in Wales Factsheet 40w May 2023 2 of 36 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 4 1.1 Definitions and terminology 4 2 Legislation covering the social care system in
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 41w May 2024 Social care assessments for older people with care needs in Wales Factsheet 41w May 2024 2 of 68 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Local authority social services departments 6 2 Legislation covering the social care system in
