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discharge arrangements which explains what you should expect from staff involved in planning and arranging your discharge from hospital. This includes the processes which should be followed to ... temporary or ongoing basis. This might include: other NHS services; and/or help from the local authority social services department; and/or services from other organisations (for example, the charity or
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volunteer with Age Cymru? I retired and wanted to do something useful. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I really enjoy the interaction with my classes and look forward to each week with ... you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Listening to the older generation is refreshing and they are incredibly interesting, they simply need an ear. What would you say to someone who is thinking
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visited a cARTrefu workshop in Neath The cARTrefu Film On the road with the cARTrefu Cube And finally ... The Age Friendly Culture Network http://www.agefriendlyculturenetwork.co.ukiltabout
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Our service is in huge demand and we need people to become a telephone befriender. We need your help more than ever before. Sign up today as a telephone befriender and help make someone’s day ... day. If you're aged 70 or over and live in Wales, you can register for a free friendship call from a trained and vetted volunteer by completing the registration form, or by phoning Age Cymru Advice on 0300
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this project was to raise awareness of human rights, and to engage with older people across Wales to embed the message that older people are citizens and participants in society, who should expect to have ... the short, animated film you can see at the top of this page. We worked with artists Jon Ratigan and Emma Prentice to animate interviews with six older people across Wales, allowing them to explore issues
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immediately. I had been worrying over how unfit I was and not able to do any kind of consistent fitness regime. I had enjoyed learning tai chi many years ago and I thought it was the ideal solution. What difference ... to you? I had been worrying over how unfit I was and not able to do any kind of constant fitness regime. I had enjoyed learning Tai Chi many years ago and I hought it was an ideal solution. What do you enjoy
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Advice for carers - practical and emotional help when you're looking after someone. Produced jointly by Age UK and Age Cymru, the easy to read guide looks at both the practical and emotional sides of caring ... information on issues such as benefits, flexible working, sources of help and support as well how a caring role can affect a person's wellbeing and social life. The guide says it is important to recognise your role
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We're so grateful to donors and supporters for their time, expertise and financial contributions. Without the support of our volunteer fundraisers and donors we would be unable to carry out the vital work ... peace of mind. You can be sure we would never knock on people's doors in order to ask for donations and we'll never sell your personal information to other organisations. Our fundraising charter Should you
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connect with older people on a weekly 30 minute friendship call. You can find out more about this role, and register as a volunteer on the Volunteering Wales website. Once you have registered with Volunteering ... volunteering opportunity. What happens next? Once you've registered on the Volunteering Wales website and applied for this opportunity, you'll receive a volunteer interest form from the Friend in Need team
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This winter, more than ever, let’s come together and look out for each other. There are plenty of simple, practical things we can do to help each other this winter. Top 6 things you can do to ... GP or seeking help for health concerns. Healthcare services are open and ready to help, so check in with the people in your life and make sure they get the healthcare they need. If you're worried about
