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If you would like any more information about this article or any other matter please contact:


Penny French   Mobile: 07776 245 726       Email: pennyf@villageagent.grcc.org.uk

 Penny French  on  07776 245726

From our NEW Village Agent:-

As I sit to write this article I realise that the next one that I write will be in the New Year! So Christmas is just around the corner. I wish you all an enjoyable Festive Season and I hope to see some of you at clubs and groups during the next month.


People often ask me about Carers Allowance if they are caring for somebody on a regular basis.

I will try to clarify the criteria for those who are unsure about eligibility.


Some of the rules about this are complicated and you may need to get advice from DWP on 0345 608 4321 or you can go online and use the Benefit Calculator (https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calulators) to work out how other benefits may be affected. Alternatively you can contact myself on 07776 245 726 or CAB on 0808 8000 510 for advice and assistance.

In some cases you may meet the conditions for both Carers Allowance and another benefit such as Retirement Pension or ESA.


A carer could get £62.10 a week if they care for someone at least 35 hours a week.

- Personal Independence Payment- daily living component

- Disability Living Allowance – the middle or highest care rate

- Attendance Allowance

- Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate    with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

- Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic rate with a War    Disablement Pension

- Armed Forces Independence Payment




GRCC’s In Touch project supports clubs and activities for those aged 50+ throughout Gloucestershire. So if you want to join a club or find an activity local to you, or if you would like to start a new club or need advice on what funding is available, register your club details for up to date information on available funding and for the monthly newsletter; then contact Kevin Dower or Julie Prichard for details on 01452 528491.

 

Did you know that you could hire a riser/recliner chair? This could be an ideal solution for those who are recovering from medical treatment or for anyone who thinks they might benefit from using a reclining chair to try it out. Hire costs are £75 for the first month and £35 monthly thereafter. If you are interested in benefiting from the service contact FRP on 01452 524333 or have a look at their website on www.frpglos.org.uk

Helping older people in Gloucestershire have a better quality of life - working with the over 50s, providing easy access to a wide range of information that will enable them to make informed choices about their present and future needs.

No. 160  Dec 16 -Jan  17

Eastington Community News Magazine.  Community news for and by the people of Eastington, Gloucestershire