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Housing benefit cuts and supported housing January 2016 This briefing has been prepared by Age UK in follow up to Thursday 27th January opposition day debate on Housing benefit cuts and supported housing ... has added its voice to concerns over the implications of the LHA cap on social housing. Sheltered and extra care scheme could see a decline in services or be forced to close. Some providers have now put
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what to do When someone dies 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 ... us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others
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Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 20w August 2024 NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care in Wales Factsheet 20w August 2024 ... local authority social services department? 6 2.2 What is the difference between a healthcare need and a social care need? 8 3 Welsh Government guidance on NHS CHC –
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Author: Kirsty Gaskell-Sinclair & Vinal K Karania (Age UK) (2013) TECHNOLOGY TOGETHER PILOT – OUTCOME AND IMPACT MAP CONTEXT ACTIVITY OUTPUTS IMPACTS INTEMEDIATE OUTCOMES ... aged 65 and over in the UK feel out of touch with the pace of modern life Over a third (34%) of people aged 65+ in Great Britain feel lonely Traditional means of engaging with government and commercial
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discrimination 24 9 Occupation contracts – sole or joint contracts 24 10 If you have a community landlord and wish to move home 26 10.1 Transfers 26 10.2 Transfers between secure contract-holders ... This factsheet has information about applying for housing from local authorities (i.e. council homes) and/or housing associations. Traditionally, this type of housing was collectively referred to as ‘social
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Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people about their experiences of the lockdown and the impact ... friendly Wales 50+ B. Your experiences during lockdown B1. How have you been accessing information and updates about the lockdown? (Select any that apply) TV news Online Radio Local newspaper
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your pension and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in ... in April but rules and figures can sometimes change during the year. The information in this factsheet is applicable to Great Britain. Contact details for any of the organisations mentioned in this factsheet
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98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 9w November 2023 Housing in Wales – anti-social behaviour and other neighbourhood issues Factsheet 9w November 2023 ... housing – background information 6 3 Keeping a record of issues 7 4 Common problems, who to contact and actions that can be taken 8 4.1 Particularly serious issues or problems
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Documentation or onsite Volunteer trainer signature Date and time completed About the organisation • What kind of work is done and why • Team structure and management • Importance of volunteers The volunteer ... role • Tasks • Agreed dates / times • Line management and reporting • Expenses (where applicable) The support system • Key contact names and email / phone number • Supervisors • Resources • Reporting
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healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise ... stays are associated with worsening symptoms of dementia and poorer physical health, which means that discharge to a care home becomes more likely and that antipsychotic drugs are more likely to be used.
