provides When having regard to information and guidance provided by other organisations and whether a gap in provision exists, the new body is unlikely to be duplicating information provided by firms, as ... regards to this as it develops standards for money guidance. Independence of advice The Bill marks a major change in governance for the money and debt advice functions of the new body. Overall, we welcome
Advice provides an information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including checking benefit entitlement ... Bereavement and death Ø Local services and opportunities to engage in new activities Ø We also provide a gateway to our national and local partner services in your area The service is free, independent and
0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 66w August 2024 Resolving problems and making a complaint about NHS care in Wales Fa Factsheet 66w August 2024 ... to make a complaint 9 3.3 Who can make a complaint and about what? 10 3.4 Which members of staff have responsibility for complaints handling? 12 3.5 Time limits for making a complaint
WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.ukAge UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... defined contribution pension savings. From April 2015 there will no longer be a requirement to purchase an annuity from a defined contribution pension pot. The Government also proposes to guarantee that
form a very small part of the UK labour market, but have come to increasing public prominence in recent years. Debate on ZHCs is often polarised. However, a review of the evidence presents a more ... their potential for exploitation. ZHCs are used across a range of occupations and sectors. A significant number of all workers employed under a ZHC work in health and social care, especially in domiciliary
factsheet gives information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a non means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age who have a disability. State Pension age is currently 66 years. The factsheet ... for reassessing existing DLA claimants for PIP and explains what to do for both benefits if you have a change of circumstance. If you are over State Pension age and have care needs, you may be able to claim
March 2025. 2.What is the purpose of HOPE? • HOPE delivers independent advocacy support at a community level through a range of advocacy models by recruiting, then fully training and supporting project volunteers ... HOPE promotes advocacy in all its forms to show how important it is and what a difference it can make. • HOPE has established a programme of training, workshops and events enabling advocates and other professionals
London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... strengthened to offer better protection to victims. It is specifically focused on whether we should create a specific offence that captures patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships
Consultative Forum Information Pack February 2023 Welcome Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Age Cymru’s Consultative Forum. We are looking for new members who are willing to share their ... on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from isolation is distressing and has a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing. We have seen unprecedented demands on health and social
A spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people Featured articles Page 2 Introduction – Victoria Lloyd Page 4 No one should have no one - older people’s experiences of loneliness ... Wales – an insight from The Squirrel’s Nest – Robert Visintainer Page 20 OlympAge Games provides a festival of fun sporting activities for older people – Nicola Fedyszyn Page 22 Gwanwyn clubs: ‘..