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factors into account. If NHS information appears to confirm that it’s coronavirus, then the person will need to follow the Welsh Government guidance: https://gov.wales/protect-yourselfotherscoronavirus
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some of the measures introduced in the Budget. For the duration of this Parliament, the government will continue to maintain the triple lock on the basic State Pension and to protect benefits specifically ... pensioners, including the Winter Fuel Payment and free TV licences for over-75s (although the latter will be passed onto the BBC from 2018). Some of the changes to the welfare system that were announced
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victim to losing savings. Recent reforms to private pensions make it likely that people retiring will be targeted by fraudsters who know that they can now draw all their pensions in cash. There is an ... their pension savings in cash will encourage the scammers to target this age group even more. We are particularly concerned that recent changes to private pensions will encourage scammers to target older
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in brackets the corresponding paragraph numbers from the consultation paper. Key points and recommendations 1. We support improvements to PSR provision, especially given the likelihood of increased storms ... longer-term aim to improve vulnerability data-sharing between multiple utilities, with the hope that there will eventually be a single point for people to register for additional support in a range of essential
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older partner will receive additional elements in Universal Credit but could still face lower incomes than under the current system. And it is unclear whether, and if so how, rates will be increased if ... time. The Government wants to ensure that the younger person has incentives to work. However this will be achieved through the work-related requirements that are being introduced and it is unnecessary
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55+), the picture is very different, rapidly approaching a position where twice the number of 55+ will have used the internet 4 Age UK Digital Inclusion Evidence Report 2013 Marcus Green and Phil Rossall ... to be using the internet than individuals without problems. This is an interesting finding, which will need further unpicking. - Older individuals who do not deal with problems well are less likely to
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emergency help with meter readings If you have different companies for water, electricity and gas, you will need to sign up with each. If you have a carer, they can sign up for you. You can register for all ... have a different company for your gas and electricity, you need to contact both. If you switch, you will need to register for the PSR again with your new company. If you move house but stay with the same
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above dates and therefore reach State Pension age after 5 April 2016, the new State Pension rules will apply to you. The old State Pension includes two parts: A Basic State Pension based on your previous ... a Basic State Pension, you may also be able to claim an Additional State Pension. How much you get will depend: your earnings whether you claimed certain benefits Can I claim State Pension and carry
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daily living, but as we move into our ninth decade and beyond this becomes less common and more of us will need help. Increasing numbers of those providing care are themselves older people. The peak age for ... traditionally provided for older family members, and so shift this responsibility to the state. These forces will unite to add further stress to social care budgets that help people to maintain independence within
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benefit is means-tested, this means that your eligibility to claim it and how much money you receive will depend on your income and how much capital you have. The information in this section only applies
