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

any individual aged 75 or over has been entitled to a concessionary TV licence. In 2015, the Government decided to pass responsibility for the concession to the BBC. In 2017 Parliament gave the BBC the responsibility ... responsibility under the Digital Economy Act 2017 to decide on the future of that concession from June 2020. In 2019 the BBC, following a public consultation, announced they would scrap the universal free TV licence

TV licences briefing.pdf

pensioners are certain to miss out On June 9th 2019 the BBC announced that from June 2020 they intend to make TV licences free only for those over-75s who can prove (‘self validate’) they are receiving Pension ... Credit is the main means-tested benefit that exists to buoy up very low pensioner incomes. As a single person you have to be on less than about £167 a week to qualify for it (higher in some circumstances) and

Carer's allowance information guide (PDF)

Carer’s Allowance Extra money if you’re looking after someone Information guide AgeUKIG52 2 Good to know. This guide is just about Carer’s Allowance. But if you look after someone, our guides about practical ... too: • Advice for carers • Caring for someone with dementia Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you look after someone

Policy position: dignity in health and social care (PDF)

Position Paper Dignity in Health and Social Care (England) March 2016 At all times, older people using health and care services must be treated and cared for with dignity and respect. Key Issues In ... aged over 65 are living in almost 18,000 care homes. 65 per cent of all admissions to hospitals are people over 65 and because, on average, they stay longer they make up around 70 per cent of bed days1

LAD_2021_race_day_guide.pdf

For Later Life keynote address (PDF)

and Social Care Correspondent, Channel 4 News Speaker: Caroline Dinenage, Minister of State for Care, Department of Health and Social Care Overview of the session There is an urgent need to deal with ... of our ageing population. The UK’s Health and Social Care department has an increased budget of £9.4billion but acknowledges that this is not enough to tackle the key issues. The session highlighted the

ENICs - Commons (Jan 2025) (1).pdf

that the Government’s Budget decisions to increase Employer NICs (from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025) and to lower the salary threshold at which they become due will place intolerable strain on our already-stretched ... that these changes will significantly impact their ability to provide essential services to vulnerable older people, particularly in underserved areas. This, in turn, is likely to have a knock-on effect

CRS_Feb16_Age_UKs_Evidence_to_the_Work_and_Pensions_Committee_Inquiry_into_intergenerational_fairness.pdf

Evidence submission Age UK’s evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee’s Inquiry on Intergenerational Fairness February 2016 ... charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes around 165 local Age UKs reaching most of England. In 2014-15 nearly 5.7million people came to Age UK and our

RB_Sep18_careCrisis_stats_report.pdf

“Why call it care when nobody cares?” Christine’s story “I care for my 102 year old father since my mother died 4 years ago. He is fiercely independent but was failing to cope – none of the care packages put ... put in place worked out because dad hated having so many different people in and out of his home.” Our social care system is failing those it is supposed to support – with devastating consequences. Too

Sara Personal Alarm Self Connect Guide.pdf

choosing the PPP Taking Care personal alarm service. This step by step guide has simple to follow instructions to help you connect your personal alarm service. It’s quick and easy to do, and you can always ... always ask a friend or relative to help you. Please read through the information carefully before you start. We’re happy to help if you have any questions. Please call us on 0800 085 7310 Your personal