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you. If you need help making a claim, contact your local Age UK. In Wales, contact your local Age Cymru. You can find your local Age UK or Age Cymru using the contact details on the next page. 7 Useful organisations ... www.ageuk.org.uk. In Wales, contact Age Cymru Advice: 0300 303 44 98. www.agecymru.wales In Northern Ireland, contact Age NI: 0808 808 7575. www.ageni.org. In Scotland, contact Age Scotland: 0800 124 4222
become unmanageable, don’t improve or you have been advised to shield and notice any symptom. 2. Contact your GP if you have any health concerns – even if they’re not coronavirus-related. If it’s urgent ... think about who else could help if there are any changes. If there’s a problem with your care, contact your local council or care provider. 4. Eating something is better than eating nothing – if you
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an offer from someone who turns up on your doorstep, instead ask where they live and how you can contact them should you decide you need help. l Don’t feel pressured to accept help from a stranger. l ... you think you have been a victim of a scam and would like further information you can contact Action Fraud or contact your local police force to report a theft. l If possible, call a friend or family member
local Age UK and your safety buddy/contact is concerned about you, they can contact the local Age UK directly. Consider giving your buddy your local Age UK’s contact details before you begin your role ... role. ● I f you are volunteering independently and your safety buddy/contact is concerned for your safety, please ask them to contact the police. Plan ahead A little preparation can help you feel safe in case
If you haven’t yet reached State Pension age, the scheme can vary between councils, so you should contact your local council to find out more. In Wales, the Council Tax Reduction scheme is broadly the same ... Go online at www.ageuk.org.uk/benefits-check to use our benefits calculator or contact your local Age UK. In Wales, contact your local Age Cymru. “I’m really glad I used the benefits calculator. I now get
Information guide AgeUKIG10 Information and advice directory. Useful contacts. 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis ... 4 What this guide is about We provide contact details for organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland in this guide. If you’re in Scotland, contact Age Scotland for advice. What this guide