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0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 61w July 2023 Help with NHS health costs in Wales and services which are free for older people Factsheet 61w July 2023 ... everyone, but there may be charges for dental treatment or glasses and contact lenses. This factsheet focuses on the situation for people aged 60 and over. It covers: NHS services which are free for all older
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(DoLS). These relate to people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment, and who are deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. This factsheet covers what deprivation ... means, the required procedure for authorisation, the procedures and protections required once someone has been deprived of their liberty, and what can be done if there are concerns about a deprivation of
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Page 1 of 30 Factsheet 87 Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance April 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a ... reassessing existing DLA claimants for PIP and explains what to do for both benefits if you have a change of circumstance. If you are over State Pension age and have care needs, you may be able to claim
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factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 6 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of ... of Practice guidance 10 3 Provision of information & advice and advocacy by local authorities 12 4 Obtaining help from your local authority towards
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Definitions and terminology – local authority social services departments and care homes 5 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being ... Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 10 3 Making a decision about going into a care home 11
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factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 5 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 7 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of ... financial means test 8 3.2 The capital limit 9 3.3 Property and the capital limit 10 3.4 Valuation of property 10 3.5 Provision of information & advice and advocacy for people
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other benefits and how to claim it. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April, but rules and figures can ... during the year. The rules for claiming Universal Credit have changed many times since its introduction and continue to be amended regularly. This factsheet aims to provide a general overview of the key aspects
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disability or illness. If you’re over State Pension age (currently 66 years old for both men and women) and you need help with your personal care because of a physical or mental disability or illness, ... or at night • £108.55 (higher rate) if you need help in the day and at night. Claiming AA doesn’t reduce any other income you receive, and it’s tax free. Claiming it can even help you get other benefits
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decisions are being made that affect you Feel in control and equal to those around you Make sure your legal rights and entitlements are understood and upheld Look at ways to make you feel safe if you have ... Cymru is a registered charity 1128436 ©Age Cymru 2017 Advocacy: Supporting you to be informed, heard and involved An advocate can help you to: 08000 223 444 www.agecymru.org.uk/ advocacy Creating an age friendly
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home. Adapting your home. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge ... us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others
