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Centre for Research on Ageing • Briefing Paper 4 • September 2014 www.southampton.ac.uk/ageing Satisfaction with social care services among South Asian and White British groups Rosalind Willis ... experiences with social care services across the two groups. The project aimed to suggest improvements for the benefit of both groups. Key Points • There were both differences (e.g. language issues) and similarities
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qualified and experienced equity release adviser, who can give you more information on equity release and help you choose a plan that meets your needs, and an independent solicitor, who can explain more about ... you if you decide to take out a plan. The upfront fees for setting up equity release plans can be expensive so make sure the decision is right for you before you make any commitment. There are certain conditions
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you have a child or children) has died you may be able to claim Bereavement Support Payment to help ease some of the financial worries you may be facing. Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) is a benefit ... responsible for a child under the age of 20, you could get a lump sum payment of £2,500 followed by a further 18 monthly payments of £100. If you are responsible for a child under
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‘patient choice’. They demonstrate just how hard it can be to organise a safe and appropriate place for older patients to go to after they have been in hospital, where families can be sure that their loved ... been running for over 15 years, speaking to over 20,000 people a month. We provide information and advice for older people, their friends, relatives, carers and organisations working for and on behalf
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the subsequent statistical data – is totally wrong. For this work, we are looking for risk of being lonely in later life (aged 65 or over), both for the individual and between areas in order to identify ... identify what the main risk factors associated with loneliness are, and where to look for the highest risk. What is the best way of finding out if someone is lonely? There have been several attempts to “objectivise”
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said: “The findings in these sector-wide reports make for shocking reading and show the stark reality of worsening inequalities for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities across ... listened to and their interests were ignored. Our Head of Safeguarding, Louise Hughes, who helped produce the report, said: “People are at greater risk of abuse or harm because of the impact
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Care home checklist Things to look out for and questions to ask AgeUKIL5 First impressions Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and ... or female carer? n How are staff trained, how often and by whom? Are all staff trained in caring for residents with dementia? n Do the staff have care qualifications? n Is there a high staff turnover
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I don’t feel I’m a failure It would be hard to exaggerate how grateful I am…the guidance he gave helps maintain my previous independence Organised my pictures into folders. Readjusted sleep time on machine ... remember them all Very helpful, friendly environment…very easy to talk to & listens well Ms L in her 80s, born and lived in Leicestershire all her life, was a primary school teacher for 27 years. After which
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Centre for Policy on Ageing – Rapid review 2016 1 Diversity in older age – Gypsies and Travellers Ethnic minorities – Older Gypsies and Travellers Demographic overview The ethnic minority populations ... United Kingdom are heterogeneous with widely different individual group characteristics. However, for England and Wales, the ethnic minority populations are, in general, much younger than the majority
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guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate) ... Dementia Advocacy Support for anyone with dementia, whether they have capacity or can communicate or not. 029 2043 1555 dementiaadvocacy@ agecymru.org.uk DEWIS CIL Centre for independent Living 01492 588366
