basis and deducted from the UC payable in each assessment period covered by the sanction. For couples, 50 per cent of the couple allowance is lost if one of you is sanctioned and 100 per cent if both of you
Care homes Care home residents must be able to maintain their personal identity and contact with family and community, and be protected against abuse, poor care and breaches of their consumer rights. Everyone should live with dignity and respect. Older people are equal members of society and should not be subjected to ageist attitudes, stereotyping or conduct. Human rights standards provide vital
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LGBT+ AgeUKIG02 Navigating later life 2 Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. This guide has kindly been peer reviewed by Opening Doors London and the LGBT Foundation. Published: May 2021 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our
arrange or attend the funeral • money towards transport costs if the body has to be transported more than 50 miles within the UK • up to £1,000 towards other things like the coffin, religious costs and flowers
Avoiding scams Ways to protect yourself. Information guide AgeUKIG05 2 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. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is
AgeUKIG08 Different types of housing to 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 at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide?
AgeUKIG24 Looking after yourself physically and mentally. Healthy living. 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 at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this
October and March. If you have a prepayment electricity meter, you can receive the discount as a voucher to top up your meter. Not all energy companies participate in the scheme, so check with your supplier
Bereavement Coping with the death of a loved one Information guide AgeUKIG32 2 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. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use