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In addition to the services above, the MCA, MHA and SSWB Acts set out statutory rights to advocacy. If they apply, you may also choose from the services below. Children Deaf People Are they sectioned under ... 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) AWW-EGC Advocacy West Wales
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everywhere at once. Achieving this aim will be partially informed by the remaining lifetime of contracting arrangements but it is important that this work is also led by where changes are needed the most ... for older people has often resulted in poor terms and conditions for carer workers, a lack of resourcing with which to support carer staff in their role and a lack of continuity of care for older people
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about Universal Credit and how it affects people claiming other benefits and about disability and carers’ benefits. It explains how you can claim these benefits. The information in this factsheet is correct ... is applicable in England, Scotland and Wales. If you live in Scotland and have dependent children, call Age Scotland and ask about Scottish Child Payment. If you are in Northern Ireland, please contact Age
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Council Tax Reduction if you receive a disability or carers benefit. If you receive the Guarantee Credit Part of Pension Credit you may even get your Council Tax paid in full. If you don’t get Guarantee ... still need to pay Council Tax but they may get a discount in some circumstances such as if they live alone. If you’re on a low income or receiving certain benefits, you may be able to claim Council
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fit as before they went in, and so may need help with daily tasks for a while after they leave. Or if the reason for being in hospital means a change in circumstances, this can mean lots of life adjustments ... arrangements with charities to help get people home safe and well. Family, loved ones and unpaid carers should be involved in assessments and care arrangements where the older person leaving hospital wishes
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an obligation on the employer to accept the request unless there was a good business reason for not doing so. Previously, the right to request had existed for parents and some carers only, and was governed ... governed by a strict procedure that employers had to follow when considering a request. The Government decided to replace this with a more flexible Code of Practice and non-statutory guidance. This consultation
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Older people must be supported and encouraged to acquire digital skills and get online, if they are able to. If public services / consultations are only available online, then older people should be provided ... the contribution they make both in economic and social terms including as workers, volunteers and carers. We believe that the use of ageist language in the media must be eradicated. Work to ensure that
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Government, and shaped policy and campaigning through the organisations involved. From health to employment, transport to communication, finances to social care, we want to hear what matters to you. How ... Phillips for an informal chat on 07794 366 224, 029 2043 1555 or email michael.phillips@agecymru.org.uk If you want to know about this research contact policy@agecymru.org.uk This research is funded by Welsh
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increase. Not knowing what is happening with care arrangements causes uncertainty and stress on people. If people are told 2 how long they are likely to wait and what options are available to them in the interim ... longer term contracts for suppliers of domiciliary care that are expected to allow for innovation in service delivery. Their contract changes mean that in addition to the home care they need, carers will also
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take away someone’s priority level? 18 7 Receiving an offer 18 8 If you’re unhappy with the way your application for community landlord housing ... Applying to court for a judicial review 23 8.5 If you feel you have suffered discrimination 24 9 Occupation contracts – sole or joint contracts 24 10 If you have a community landlord and wish to move home
