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re default tariffs for domestic customers at the end of fixed-term contracts September 2017 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Phil Mawhinney phil.mawhinney@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House
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Determining need for advocacy The decision making process for professionals exercising functions under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.All references are to the Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy) ... (Advocacy). 1. As part of t he initial conversation, and throughout the assessment, care and support planning, review and safeguarding processes, professionals must ascertain whether the person has any
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abuse. There are ‘few more basic human rights than that of being protected from violence or exploitation’.1 Older people must not be placed at risk of abuse or neglect. Agencies must work together to safeguard ... and to support those who have experienced abuse or neglect. Legislation is an essential component of safeguarding adults; it has the capacity to set statutory duties and powers so that adult protection
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arts and creativity in care homes, and can support care homes, their staff and residents in a number of ways.
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Independent advocacy is a vital service for individuals to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens ... the field of independent advocacy in the period between Advocacy Counts 4 and this report, Advocacy Counts 5. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 defines advocacy as a right for all individuals
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charities As part of being a ‘Friend’ you could help the person you’re supporting connect with support groups that are relevant to them. This could help them get support for a health condition or help them connect ... Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect, from Alzheimer’s Society, is a personalised support service for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends. The service connects people affected by dementia
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Consultation Response Call for Evidence and Projects National Development Framework Welsh Government March 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in ... lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and
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older people about theirexperiences of the lockdown and the impactthat this has made on them.This surveywilltake15minutestocomplete.Yourresponseisanonymous.Thank you for your support in completing thissurvey ... someonewhowasYes Yes No No part ofashieldedgroupA3. During thelockdownsIwasselfisolatingYes No A4 .I livealoneYes No A5. Have you taken on additional caring responsibilities or startedlookingaftersome
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Advocacy during Coronavirus survey 2021 2 In June 2020, a survey was carried out of advocates to gather evidence of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. This resulted in the Valuing Voices in Wales: Protecting ... advocacy sector in Wales collected evidence of the pandemic’s impact on people who are entitled to advocacy, the accessibility and quality of advocacy and on the ability of services to provide advocacy. The 2021
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Care & Repair Cymru A Top Tips Falls Guide for Carers It is often family or informal carers that will come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance ... assistance in managing situations or preventing a fall will be critical. Did you know? • • Older fallers are amongst the top three reasons why an ambulance is called. • • If you’ve fallen once, you are
