Inequality 14 Footnotes 17 Welcome to the second edition of Age UK’s Economic Tracker. In the course of our work with people in later life, it has become apparent that there is no accessible resource that summaries ... trends and the views of older people to give a concise picture of the economic situation for those in later life. Since our first edition, the UK economy and economic policy have given us food for thought
Care Committee September 2022 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled ... and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the
policy@ageuk.org.uk 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 ... inquiry into the role councillors play in their communities. The inquiry will cover a range of aspects of a councillor's role. Age UK has a particular interest in the aspect of this inquiry focusing on
draw in and the leaves start to turn, it is inevitable that we start to think about winter. This edition you can find out how to get hold of a copy of our Winter Wrapped Up guide and about the work Nest ... Nest are doing in Wales to help with energy issues which is particularly pertinent when energy prices have figured so highly in the news this year. We are delighted to be able partner with Mirthy to offer
Election we want to see every political party bring forward policies to help our older population, those in the greatest need above all, with the aim of enabling more people to enjoy the dignified, secure and ... life we all want for ourselves and those we love. Many key areas that we know impact on older people in Wales such as health services, transport and housing are devolved to Wales. Our priorities for the
but may not be available for many people, or you may prefer to talk to someone who is not involved in your life. A counsellor can help you express your emotions, explore your feelings and help you come ... information about your State Pension You may also be able to receive a part of your late partner’s work or personal pension if they had one. Contact your partner’s pension provider to find out more. If
older people. In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the mental health and wellbeing of older people. Dr Lis Boulton from Age UK explores the barriers that older people may experience in accessing mental ... project delivered in partnership between Mind Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Gail Colbridge, Age Cymru Powys and Rachael Owen, Care & Repair in Powys provide
Cymru 30 October 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled ... and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the
benefit isn't means-tested, so you can make a claim regardless of your income or whether you're in work, but there are certain eligibility criteria. BSP has replaced the following benefits: Bereavement ... Pension') Widowed Parent’s Allowance Bereavement Payment. Claiming BSP if you're not married or in a civil partnership If you have a child or children and were living with your partner when they died
their individuality. It is this individuality that can so easily become submerged and hidden from view in the pressure caldron that characterises our contemporary health and social care system. This Older ... vital core values to which we all might lay claim – but restated through the eyes of an older person. In a sense, it is a shame that there is a need to restate these values. But we are where we are. Professionals