英国ロンドンを拠点としたIndependent Ageと言うチャリティ団体は、英国の高齢者が抱えるお金・介護・住まい・健康・福祉等の問題にどの様に対処すべきかを説明したガイドブックを希望者に無償で配布しています。それらのPDFファイルは以下のサイトからダウンロード可能です。
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Independent Age
18, Avonmore Road, London
W14 8RR
020 7605 4200
charity@indepentage.org
https://www.independentage.org
Money
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Moneywise ＊How to boost your income and cut your bills |
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Scamwise ＊How to spot, avoid and report scams |
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Council Tax ＊Ways to reduce your bill |
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Pension Credit ＊Extra money to boost your retirement income |
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Attendance Allowance ＊Extra money if you have a disability or health condition |
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The State Pension ＊How to claim regular money for your retirement |
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Help with housing costs ＊Paying your rent or mortgate if you’re on a low income |
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Benefits for carers ＊Extra money to help with costs if you’re caring for someeone |
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Benefits when you reach State Pension age ＊How turning State Pension age affects your entitlement to different benefits |
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Care
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Caring for someone ＊Practical, financial and emotional support if you’re a carer |
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Getting help at home ＊How to find help to stay independent in your own home |
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Paying care home fees in England and Wales ＊Advice on paying for care in a care home |
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Paying for care at home in England and Wales ＊Advice on paying for care at home |
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Housing
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Choosing where to live ＊How to find the home that’s right for you |
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Home security ＊Advice to help you protect your property |
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Home safety ＊How to spot the dangers and get help to stay safe at home |
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Retirement housing ＊Advice on sheltered housing and extra care housing |
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Renting in later life in England and Wales ＊Your rights, responsibilities, and where to get help if things go wrong whilst you rent your home |
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Health and wellbeing
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If you’re feeling lonely ＊Ways to overcome loneliness |
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Coping with bereavement ＊How you might feel after a death and where to find support |
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Planning for the end of life ＊How to plan for the end of your life and where to get support |
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Hoarding ＊What hoarding is and where to get help |
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Living well with long-term health conditions ＊How to cope and live well if you have a long-term health condition |
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Winterwise ＊Practical tips on staying warm and healthy in the winter months |
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Managing anxiety and depression ＊How to better understanding your mental health and where to get support |
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Staying in control ＊This guide helps you know what signs to look for and what to do if you suspect harm, neglect or mistreatment are happening |
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Others
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Welcome to the London Taxicard Scheme ＊Please read the following information carefully as it will tell you what you need to know about using your Taxicard. ＊https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/taxicard/apply-taxicard |
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London Dial-a-Ride ＊Helping you get there safely ＊All the latest from Dial-a-Rid and TfL’s accessible services ＊https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dial-a-ride/ |
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