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bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear distinction between the seasons these days ... with breathing difficulties and heart problems. This leaflet is a gentle reminder of the things we can do to keep ourselves cool, safe and well in extreme heat. As we get older our bodies are often slow to
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……………………………………………………………………… Name of person you’re nominating ……………………………………… …..Please tell us the town they live in ………………………………………… Please tell us why you’re nominating them?.............................. ... ------------------------------------------------- Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor
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Feeling well is not just about being physically fit and healthy – it’s equally important to your overall health that you feel good mentally.
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income and you or your partner are under State Pension age. Universal Credit. 2 What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a means-tested, non-taxable benefit to cover basic living expenses. There are ... elements payable depending on your circumstances – for example, if you’re a carer. Universal Credit is replacing 6 other means-tested benefits, known as ‘legacy benefits’. These are: • income-based Jobseeker’s
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Policy Statement Information, advice and advocacyMay 2021Summary Good q uality information and advice is essential for older people. Factually accurate and impartial information and advice help us to make ... person has a voice and receives the support they need.T he Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 places statutory duties upon local authorities with regard to the provision of information, advice
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pervasive in our society. In common with most other forms of discrimination, ageism is based on inaccurate stereotypes. These ageist attitudes are all too often reflected and amplified by the media. The effect ... effect of ageism is that older people frequently experience discriminatory treatment. As a result society is failing to benefit fully from the valuable resources that older people offer – as potential employees
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Age Matters The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Winter Warmth Edition 2020 Creating an age friendly Wales www.agecymru.org.uk facebook.com/agecymru twitter.com/agecymru 2 The quarterly newsletter ... Lloyd, Chief Executive, December 2020 Welcome to our special Winter Warmth edition of Age Matters which is packed full of information to help keep you safe, warm and connected this winter. We‘re especially
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people aged 65+ in the UK have never used the internet 36% of people aged 65 and over in the UK feel out of touch with the pace of modern life Over a third (34%) of people aged 65+ in Great Britain feel ... with government and commercial services, both local and national, are increasingly migrating online The UK Government aims to save between £1.7bn and £1.8bn each year by making public services "Digital by
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may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... 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 House 1-6
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Report Auditor’s report to the members of Age UK 38 Financial Statements Group statement of financial activities 40 Balance sheet 41 Group cash flow statement 42 Notes to the accounts 44 Legal and administrative ... dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We are national In the UK, we help over 7 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for the older people who need it most
