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ethnic groups Valerie Lipman, Jill Manthorpe About the Authors Valerie Lipman has worked in the older people’s voluntary sector for many years and has a particular interest in race and ethnicity in the sector ... voluntary sector and as a Board member of national and local older people’s groups. She carries out research mainly focusing on older people’s services. Acknowledgments This booklet is funded by the Department
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disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled older people through Attendance ... 1.23 million people age 65+ in England receive AA, so although the consultation says current recipients would be protected any change could have major implications for disabled older people who need support
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: May 2024 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our ... guide. My local council phone number is: How Age UK can help. Age UK is the leading charity for people in later life. Our network includes Age Cymru, Age NI, Age Scotland, Age International and around
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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 are a few basic precautions for handling ... disinfect the items before being delivered 11. Take care when handling any items which may be given to people who may have compromised immune systems. The virus can live on inanimate surfaces for up to 24 hours
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driven by the needs and aspirations of people in late life. Our vision is a world in which older people flourish. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people, wherever they live. We are a registered ... together talents, services and solutions to enrich the lives of people in later life. Age UK provides information and advice to over 5 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides
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deposits 20 13.2 Security deposits 21 13.3 Security deposit protection schemes 22 14 Financial help for people renting 23 15 Landlord registration / landlord and letting agent licensing 24 15.1 Rent Smart Wales ... rights if you are threatened with eviction; Factsheet 67w Home improvements and repairs for older people in Wales. You can view these – and other factsheets and guides – at: www.agecymru.org.uk/information-resources
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a telephone call can provide. In these cases, surgeries can provide simple instructions about how people can access the free and easy-touse technology that will work with their smartphone, tablet or PC” ... details are available on individual Health Board Audiology Service websites and social media. However, during the COVID-19 period unless specifically requested, they shouldn’t visit their NHS Age Cymru is a
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information about older people living on a low income: the extent of poverty in later life, changes over time and who is at greatest risk. What do we mean by poverty? We consider people to be living in ... is poverty measured? Poverty and low income can be defined and measured in a number of ways and people’s individual needs and circumstances vary. However, the most commonly used definition is to say that
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Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... 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 awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond
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Purpose: You will work towards establishing long term Nordic Walking groups in your local area for people who have completed the Nordic Walking courses. The ideal volunteer will also raise the profile and ... courses/taster sessions in your area. What is in it for you: Enjoy the outdoors while helping older people to become more physically active and helping to improve their health and wellbeing. This is a
