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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... WC1H 9NA. 2 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently developing a quality standard on falls prevention among older people, which is due to be published in January 2017
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respect.2 We welcome proposals in Welsh Government’s Strategy for an Ageing Society Strategy to implement a national plan to prevent abuse of older people.3 Legislation is an essential component of safeguarding ... services. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 puts adult safeguarding on a statutory footing and forms a legal framework for adult protection in Wales. The Codes of Practice and Regulations
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Presentations to Community Groups Swansea Trading Standards has over the past several years provided talks to a number of Community Groups. We have provided Pop-up Shops in Local Banks and community events, Over-50s ... Chairperson's details are added to a Swansea Trading Standards ‘Scams Network’ where they are updated via email of new Scams targeting the area. Providing training and talks has resulted in a number of referrals to
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caused by straightforward overspending, while for others it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe, it can cause sleepless nights ... up. I just feel quite overwhelmed, and I don’t know where to start.” Rupert, 74 Next steps There are a number of different organisations that offer advice and support on debt issues. More information can
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everyone should be able to get a face to face appointment with their GP if they need one Encourage everyone to look after their health. As we get older, we need to take a bit more care of our health ... health - even if we're fit as a fiddle. One of the easiest ways to protect ourselves is to get the free flu jab . If you're aged 50 and over you can get it for free too Make time for relatives, friends and neighbours
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There’s a wide range of help available and you may be legally entitled to services to meet your needs. You may need help with personal care, such as getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing ... not be able to assist you until it has first carried out the assessment. The authority has a legal duty to carry out an assessment of anyone living in its area who may need community care
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to a Priority Services Registers (PSR) to receive extra help from your energy or water company. You’re eligible if you: have reached your State Pension age are disabled or have a long-term ... long-term medical condition are recovering from an injury have a hearing or sight condition have a mental health condition are pregnant or have children under five have extra communication needs, such as
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We welcome your comments. Age Cymru's vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting ... can comment, compliment or complain? This procedure can be used by any person or organisation to make a comment, compliment or complaint about Age Cymru, its services or staff. What can the comment, compliment
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with us over the years to make a difference to the lives of local older people. All telephone calls to Age Cymru Pembrokeshire have been diverted to Age Cymru Advice . This is a free, impartial and bilingual ... available from 9.00am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday. It can provide information and practical advice on a range of subjects in Pembrokeshire including welfare benefits advice. If you want to contact Age Cymru
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... modernise workplaces and support older working women. Age UK is pleased to have the opportunity to make a submission in response to this consultation, particularly focussing on older working women. About
