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Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income and your savings. There are 2 parts to Pension Credit: • Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income ... as Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support). “Claiming Pension Credit means my other half and I have that bit extra. It’s really helped.” Steve, 68 4 Which part can
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failure of any person who has responsibility for the care of an adult who needs care and support to provide the amount and type of care that a reasonable person would be expected to provide . This includes ... adequate nutrition and heating. Neglect can take several forms and can be the result of an intentional or unintentional act(s) or omission(s). Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 wilful neglect and ill-treatment
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purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. sally.west@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA ... 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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(DoLS). These relate to people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment, and who are deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. This factsheet covers what deprivation ... means, the required procedure for authorisation, the procedures and protections required once someone has been deprived of their liberty, and what can be done if there are concerns about a deprivation of
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Consultation Response Ref 1317 Submission to the Competition and Markets Authority market study into digital comparison tools May 2017 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Phil Mawhinney phil.mawhinney@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square
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A summary of Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life Age UK Policy and Research Department Dr Marcus Green Professor José Iparraguirre Dr Susan Davidson Phil Rossall University of Southampton Professor ... people’s wellbeing across 9 the whole population? Who is struggling and who is doing well? 10 Some conclusions 12 Some questions 13 And some challenges for policymakers 13 Next steps 14 Appendix 15 3 Introduction
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your retirement: money and tax May 2024 Inside this factsheet This factsheet looks at common money and tax issues connected with retirement, including dealing with pensions and tax allowances. It is useful ... Pension freedom and benefits The information in this factsheet is correct for the period May 2024 to April 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and take effect in April but rules and figures can sometimes
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Advocacy Newsletter August 2017 Issue no. 6 Focus Groups on Advocacy Supporting the Commissioning and Good Practice of Advocacy: Resource list Page 2 Dewis Cymru database ... access to and experiences of independent advocacy Information and Guidance on Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Older People in Wales Welsh Government White Paper, Services Fit for the Future, Quality and Governance
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factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 6 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of ... of Practice guidance 10 3 Provision of information & advice and advocacy by local authorities 12 4 Obtaining help from your local authority towards
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with Age Cymru? Because Age Cymru supports the Nordic Walking programme at Maggie’s. Many cancer patients are older and belong to the 50+ age group so may be lonely and not getting exercise. To find out ... out you have cancer means you need a support group. Age Cymru Nordic Walking programme covers all of these support, friendship and exercise. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? It
