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HMT: Pre-paid funeral plan regulation - August 2018 (PDF)

Cymru, Age NI and local Age UKs across England, to help everyone make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. In the UK, the Charity helps more than seven million older people each year by ... consumers? We have noted, with concern, the high number of ‘lead generator’ websites purporting to help people shop around for funerals. We have also heard reports of doorstep selling as 3 well as cold calls

2025 Fundraising Guide

Staying safe online.pdf

Highlight what sort of scams are out there and what to look out for. 2. Help you know what to do if you fall victim to a scam. 3. Help you know what you can do to be as safe as possible. Whether you’re online ... online activity, such as credit card numbers and bank details. You can buy packages online or in a shop from reputable sources such as Norton or McAfee. There are also free, safe versions available online

Carer's allowance information guide (PDF)

if you look after someone, our guides about practical and emotional support for carers might be helpful too: • Advice for carers • Caring for someone with dementia Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means ... without having taken a clear decision to do so. But this doesn’t mean you’re not eligible for financial help. You can claim Carer’s Allowance and still get your Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance

CMA Funeral Markets Statement of Scope - June 2018 (PDF)

Cymru, Age NI and local Age UKs across England, to help everyone make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. In the UK, the Charity helps more than seven million older people each year by ... purchasing funerals are likely to be in a potentially vulnerable situation and likely to find it harder to shop around or make choices. Further, we would expect that they may also be less likely to complain and

Parliamentary Briefing - Switched Off (free TV licences for the over 75s) - July 2020.pdf

could get this photocopied at their local corner shop, or public library, and yet older people who are shielding are still being advised to avoid all shops, while meanwhile libraries remain closed. The BBC ... BBC also said that teams of contracted workers will visit older people in their own homes to help them complete their new TV licence documentation, but this is unlikely to be allowed any time soon for

Consultation Response - Age UK’s response to shaping future support - the health and disability green paper.pdf

London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation This Green Paper asks for views on how the Government can help people to live more independently, including support to start, stay and succeed in work, and ways ... Cymru, Age NI and local Age UKs across England, to help everyone make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. In the UK, the Charity helps millions of older people each year by providing advice

For Later Life - Should families do more? (PDF)

reality of care needs to be discussed honestly and openly. Care is not just about popping round with shopping, making a cup of tea and cleaning up. The reality is that it’s about nursing needs, changing incontinence ... can be embarrassing and awkward so having those open conversations about care from the beginning can help with that. It’s also important to point out the positives about care and not seeing it so negatively

Update January (2019)

Thank you for helping us to be there for older people Thank you for helping us to be there for older peopleFind ou t more:www.ageuk.org.uk/update Update The latest on what you have helped us achieve What ... Information & Advice web pages, and we distributed 1.28 million information guides and factsheets, helping people to navigate the complex issues many face in later life. Spreading the winter warmth You might

J000425 JB 1 Pager Final.pdf

yummy yuletide treats. And best of all, with every scrumptious slice and sliver sold, you’ll be helping Age UK support older people who need us over Christmas, and beyond. To make things super easy, your ... million older people said they would be eating dinner alone on Christmas Day. Your bake sale will help us be here with friendship, support and advice for older people who have no one else to turn to. If