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decisions, advance statements and living wills April 2024 About this factsheet There are things you can do to make sure others know which medical treatments you would want to refuse and how you would like to be ... ‘living will’) and an advance statement are two things you can do. This factsheet explains what they are, why you might want to prepare one or both, requirements for drawing them up, and ways to ensure
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benefit decisions, how a decision can be challenged, and how to make complaints. The information in this factsheet applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The process for challenging devolved benefits ... there. Contact details can be found at the end. Challenging a benefit decision can be complicated and you may need more detailed advice or representation from a local service. Age UK Advice can give you
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 91 Pension Freedom and benefits June 2024 About this factsheet Changes to how you can use funds in your occupational or private pension were made in 2015. Once you reach the age ... age of 55, you now have much more freedom to access your pension savings or pension pot and to decide what to do with this money. This factsheet contains basic information about your choices with respect
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decisions are being made that affect you Feel in control and equal to those around you Make sure your legal rights and entitlements are understood and upheld Look at ways to make you feel safe if you have ... Cymru is a registered charity 1128436 ©Age Cymru 2017 Advocacy: Supporting you to be informed, heard and involved An advocate can help you to: 08000 223 444 www.agecymru.org.uk/ advocacy Creating an age friendly
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This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies
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suit you. Housing options. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge ... us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others
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AgeUKIG48 From concerns and diagnosis to support and future care. Living with dementia. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by ... us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others
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AgeUKIG53 How and when you can claim. State Pension. 2 What is the State Pension? The State Pension is a regular payment from the government that most people can claim when they reach State Pension age ... on your National Insurance (NI) contributions and credits. When can I claim my State Pension? State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will gradually increase from 6 May 2026
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... symptoms • You should only support someone if you’re feeling well and don’t have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new and persistent cough or loss of taste or smell). • Let the person you’re
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the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. The factsheet explains how Carer’s Allowance may affect any other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a ... are reviewed annually and take effect in April but rules and figures can sometimes change during the year. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England, Scotland and Wales. If you are in Northern
