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  1. Enduring power of attorney

    attorney(s) can use an EPA while you still have mental capacity, even if it isn’t registered. If you lose mental capacity, your attorney will need to register the EPA with the Office

  2. Assisted living and extra-care housing

    Assisted Living is a type of housing and support which means you can retain your independence. Find out more information from Age UK.

  3. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms

    Personal Alarms give users the freedom to live independently, safe in the knowledge that if there is an accident or fall they can get help quickly.

  4. Frailty and the NHS Long Term Plan

    rapid community response at times of crisis. The aim is to support people to age well and to stay independent at home for longer. The Personalisation Plan aims to change the way NHS services and health professionals ... significantly increase the capacity and responsiveness of community services over the next five years. The aim is that older people can get urgent access to GPs, districted nurses, mental health teams and allied

  5. Consent and abuse

    sp;make a clear decision   they don’t, or you suspect they don’t, have the mental capacity to give consent, e.g. they are confused or unclear about what is happening. If your partner has ... other types of physical intimacy depends on whether they have the mental capacity to make those decisions. If a person lacks mental capacity to consent to sex, no one can consent to sex on their behalf. For

  6. Making a will

    advice. For a will to be valid: it must be signed by you and witnessed by 2 people you must have mental capacity to make the will and understand the consequences of making it you must have made the will voluntarily ... or tearing it up. Signing and witnessing the will You must sign your will in the presence of 2 independent witnesses, who must also sign it in your presence – so all 3 people should be in the room

  7. Access to cash during and after lockdown

    Age Friendly Banking . Those living with health conditions, disabilities or have issues with mental capacity often face challenges in managing their money. Other factors such as a lack of public or private ... of a Lasting Power of Attorney or guardianship. However, becoming dependent on others reduces independence and could ultimately make people more vulnerable if they cannot stay in control of their money

  8. Personal care budgets

    ‘nominated person’, such as your partner or family member. If you lack mental capacity If you lack mental capacity to manage your direct payment, your local council can arrange to pay it to an ‘authorised ... direct payment under certain circumstances. When someone lacks mental capacity Direct payments are available to those who lack mental capacity as long as they have someone to manage them on their behalf.

  9. What does the Queen's Speech mean for you?

    Health Service Safety Investigation Body in statute and providing it with clear powers to conduct independent and impartial investigations into patient safety risks in the NHS in England. Age UK's comments ... Commission’s recommendation that the law as it stands offers insufficient protection to people who lack capacity.' Consumer and energy markets The Queen's Speech said, 'My Government will ensure fairer markets

  10. Driving as you get older

    lots of us, driving is about more than getting from A to B – it gives us a feeling of freedom and independence. We've brought together information and advice on a range of topics about driving – from renewing

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