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  1. Factsheet - Making a will (PDF)

    Page 1 of 16 Factsheet 7 Making a will July 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what you should think about when making your will and how to make sure that the will is legal, effective ... details for your local Age Cymru. For information on dealing with an estate, see factsheet 14, Dealing with an estate. The factsheet contains information about the use of video conferencing to witness a will

  2. Factsheet - Returning from abroad (PDF)

    Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 25 Returning from abroad December 2025 About this factsheet If you are a British national over State Pension age who moved abroad but are now considering moving back to live permanently ... permanently in the UK, this factsheet explains more about some of things you need to consider. It gives information about looking at your finances, including social security benefits, and housing, as well

  3. Factsheet - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (PDF)

    Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 62 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards March 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet looks at the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These relate to people who lack the mental ... their care and treatment, and who are deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. This factsheet covers what deprivation of liberty means, the required procedure for authorisation, the procedures

  4. Factsheet - Finding private rented accommodation (PDF)

    Page 1 of 18 Factsheet 63 Finding private rented accommodation June 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about finding private rented accommodation, including letting agencies, property ... housing association can be found in factsheet 8, Council and housing association housing. Information about your rights as a tenant can be found in our factsheets on preventing evictions, rents, and home

  5. Factsheet - Carer's Allowance (PDF)

    Page 1 of 18 Factsheet 55 Carer's Allowance May 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Carer’s Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. The factsheet explains how ... for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period May 2026 to April 2027. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and take effect

  6. Factsheet - Tenancy rights: rent (PDF)

    Page 1 of 16 Factsheet 35 Tenancy rights - rent July 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about what your landlord can charge you in rent, depending on the type of tenancy you have ... briefly covers rent arrears and rights against eviction, with more detailed information available in factsheet 68, Preventing evictions. The following resources may also be helpful: ⚫ FS8 Council and housing

  7. Factsheet - Paying for permanent residential care

    Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 10 Paying for permanent residential care April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet has information about the financial help that may be available from the local authority ... helpful to read other Age UK factsheets on residential care funding and social care service provision and on free NHS Continuing Healthcare. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April

  8. Factsheet - Water advice (PDF)

    Page 1 of 12 Factsheet 69 Water advice May 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet offers tips on reducing water bills and how to save water. It provides information on switching to a meter and how ... the WaterSure bill cap Scheme. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period May 2026 to April 2027. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. If you are in Scotland

  9. Factsheet - Housing Benefit (PDF)

    Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 17 Housing Benefit April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Housing Benefit is, who qualifies for it, and how it is calculated. It explains how to claim and ... age. If you are under State Pension age, refer to Age UK factsheet 56, Benefits for people under State Pension age. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2026 to March 2027. Benefit

  10. Factsheet - State Pension (PDF)

    Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 19 State Pension April 2026 Inside this factsheet This factsheet has information about the new State Pension for people reaching State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. It ... before 6 April 1945 or a woman born before 6 April 1950, your State Pension is not covered in this factsheet. Seek specialist advice for more information. From April 2026, State Pension age starts increasing

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