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has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Lucy Malenczuk and Vivienne Man Email: lucy.malenczuk@ageuk.org.uk and vivienne.man@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 ... www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis
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Bereavement Care in Wales 17th May 2021 1: Is it clear who this bereavement framework is for and why it has been developed? YES If the answer is no please tell us below what can we do to achieve this ... development of a framework to support bereaved people in Wales. This important development will assist in reducing inequalities across Wales in access to bereavement support and help to address the stigma of
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poverty and older people – Dr Victoria Winckler Page 8 Age Cymru Advice: how we help older people claim their benefits and entitlements – Gavin Thomas Page 11 State Pensions – issues for current and future ... Project 360° - supporting older veterans to access their Armed Forces pension – Heather Ferguson Page 17 Improving financial wellbeing amongst older people – Lee Phillips Page 20 Fuel poverty and older people
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in the cold this winter Keep well and warm during the cold weather with our myth-busting tips. As well as a hat, wrapping a scarf around your neck and mouth can help to protect your health. Breathing in ... infections and increases blood pressure. ‘A hat is all I need to keep warm on a winter’s day.’ ‘A warm bedroom is bad for my health.’ No. 65°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for your bedroom to ensure
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members who are willing to share their experiences and to contribute to Age Cymru’s policies. We are particularly interested to hear from people living in North Wales. Covid-19 led to an increase in demand ... demand for services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions imposed in response to the virus impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from
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purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Jane Vass, Director of Policy & Research Jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House ... www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis
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Key findings 4 Getting by in later life: an overview of living on a low income 6 Introduction 14 Report structure 14 Policy context and background 14 Research aims 16 Research design and sample 16 1 Perceptions ... Life trajectories and previous experiences 19 Making comparisons to others 20 2 The practicalities of living on a low income 22 Hard work and discipline 22 Restrictions, compromise and going without 28
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for individuals to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens voice, choice and control over achieving ... period between Advocacy Counts 5 (2016) and Advocacy Counts 6 (2018). The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 places a requirement on local authorities to make advocacy available for all individuals
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for individuals to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens voice, choice and control over achieving ... period between Advocacy Counts 5 (2016) and Advocacy Counts 6 (2018). The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 places a requirement on local authorities to make advocacy available for all individuals
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Summary Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services ... services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people
