for all of us but especially this year with the cost-of-living crisis. So, in this special winter edition of Age Matters we’ve brought together lots of advice on a wide range of subjects to help keep you ... winter. We want to show you that no matter how challenging life can sometimes seem that there’s advice, help and support out there. So, please if you’re struggling this winter don’t suffer in silence
sound like a cliché, but some older people really do face a choice between heating and eating during the winter. Some choose to heat just one room during the day and either sleep in a chair at night or have ... the house and do not take part in social activities because even small charges for these, or the costs of getting there, are beyond them. Others cut back on buying things for themselves because they want
to consider when buying a park home and refers to organisations that offer advice and support to park home residents. Advice should usually be sought from a solicitor or another independent professional ... (LEASE) provide free initial advice on the law relating to park homes. They have a helpline and a range of online guides. Alternatively, contact an advice agency like Citizens Advice, your local Age UK or local
it most. Your support will enable us to continue to provide crucial Friendship and Information and Advice services, allowing older people to benefit from companionship and friendship through group activities ... often heightened at Christmas, such as dealing with the loss of a loved one, affording household costs, getting care and support, or understanding what help there is in their local community. Your contribution
Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 67w August 2023 Home improvements and repairs for older people in Wales Factsheet 67w August 2023 ... conditions 14 3.4 Local authority environmental health departments 16 4 Care & Repair Cymru 16 5 Heating and insulation improvements 17 6 Home safety if you’re a homeowner 17 6.1 Gas safety checks 17 6
people live with you). You’ll get free NHS dental treatment, and you can claim help towards the cost of glasses and travel to hospital. You’ll get a Cold Weather Payment of £25 when the temperature ... one of the following criteria: you have a severe disability you are a carer you have to pay housing costs like a mortgage. Am I entitled to Savings Credit? Only people who’ve reached State Pension age
weather resilience plan. The level of the energy price cap increased on 1 October 2021. Higher energy costs are challenging for consumers, and the timing and size of this increase will be particularly difficult ... price differentials between tariffs and payment methods for energy to ensure they accurately reflect costs. Welsh Government must use its influence to ensure that the UK Government, energy regulator and energy
services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating. Neglect can take several forms and can be the result of an intentional or unintentional act(s) or ... individual in their care. Examples of neglectful behaviour: failure to provide food, shelter, clothing, heating, medical care or access to medical care, hygiene, personal care, under- or over- use of medication;
Information and Advice for Older People Evidence Review This evidence review is part of a series produced by Age UK, in order to provide evidence to underpin decision-making for people involved in commissioning ... Information and Advice for Older People Evidence Review 1 Key messages 3 1 Definitions 4 2 Policy context 7 3 The need for information and advice 14 4 Addressing the need for information and advice 19 5
For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98