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issues affecting the over-50s? Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales, and our vision is for a world in which older people flourish. Our work involves the provision of life-enhancing services ... the market in the development of products that are specifically designed for people in later life, championing older people’s rights and needs and in partnership with Age UK, providing Age UK Advice. Together
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1 Older workers and ‘job blocking’ 1. The ‘lump of labour fallacy’ There is an ongoing assumption that older workers prevent younger people from entering the labour force and progressing their careers ... circumstances this may seem intuitive, there is actually no evidence to reinforce this view. The idea that older workers are crowding younger workers out of the labour market is one derivation of the ‘lump of labour
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health problems. How to spot loneliness in someone you care for There are 1.2m chronically lonely older people in the UK, so it's likely we all know or care about someone who feels lonely. But it's not always ... Age Cymru's Friend in Need service - this service provides a weekly 30 minute friendship call to an older person in Wales Local Age Cymru organisations may be aware of social activities offered in your area;
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AUGUST 2018 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. The Golden Thread Advocacy
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business models to include affordable and accessible financial advice, and to consider ways to encourage people to seek financial advice, addressing unnecessary barriers that currently deter them. 3 Key points ... points and recommendations Age UK research shows very little reliance on professional advice among older age groups. However, this does not mean that there is no need for advice of various types, and we
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Cymru’s 2022 Older Carers Survey Creating an age friendly Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 1 Introduction There are more than 370,000 unpaid carers in Wales, with around 220,000 of those older than 50 ... factoring in the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Older Carers in Wales Survey 2022 was created to focus on the general experiences of older carers, asking them to state the number of hours per week
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of these possible changes should extend to vulnerable adults. Key points and recommendations Older people are at particular risk of experiencing abuse and neglect. New laws have created legal frameworks ... life and we work every day to achieve this. We help more than 5m people every year providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. Age UK welcomes the government’s decision
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for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). This can also affect people aged over 66 if they have a partner under 66. It includes information about how Universal Credit affects people claiming ... 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April, but rules and figures can change during the year. The rules for claiming Universal Credit have changed many times since its introduction
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AUGUST 2018 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. The Golden Thread Advocacy
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income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension 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 ... visit www.agecymru.org.uk. 7 Useful organisations. Age UK. We provide information and advice for people in later life through our Age UK Advice Line, publications and website. Age UK Advice: 0800 169
