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follow up phone call • Ideally this should be made within one week of receiving the application. The Volunteer’s Application form should be on hand during the phone call. • The phone call is not a formal ... The Volunteer Induction will be the session to expand on details. At the end of the call thank the Volunteer, confirm that you’ll update them on progress and to check their spam should they not hear in
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Falls are the number one reason older people are taken to the emergency department in a hospital. Most falls don’t cause serious injury but they can leave you distressed. The good news is that there are ... are lots of things you can do to stay steady on your feet.
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1. What can be found roasting on an open fire in ‘The Christmas song’, sung by Nat King Cole? 2. Which fruit was traditionally put in a Christmas stocking? 3. Which hot drink do the characters sing about ... 5. What type of pudding is asked for in the popular Christmas carol, ‘We wish you a merry Christmas’? 6. What ingredient is traditionally layered under the icing of a Christmas cake? 7. What do you
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many of us start to feel a bit unsteady on our feet or worry about falling. But there are simple things we can do to help avoid a slip or fall. Take action today What Ask Act now
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of Wellbeing in Later Life 1. What is Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life? Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life is a summary measure that provides information on how well older people aged 60 ... report, available at www.ageuk.org.uk/wellbeingresearch). 2. What does it tell us? The Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life tells us: what is important to older people’s wellbeing (there are 40 indicators)
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to focus on why, where and what may have contributed to their fall • Discuss actions they can take to reduce the risk of falling • Give them a Take Action Today information sheet Steady On A strong ... Age Cymru Advice Line on 08000 223 444 for other exercise opportunities Stay Safe Is your home safe and warm and does it help you manage well? • Suggest they contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for free
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the finesse on that for our organisation .” “I was concerned it was going to be them [Age UK/YN] just giving us stuff… You got the feeling it was really a two way conversation.” What’s worked well? ... “I think its [model] complimenting what we do already and growing an area we need to concentrate on more.” “Once they’ve [young people] have realised how valuable they are, it gives them a real confidence
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Council Tax. Council Tax Reduction AgeUKIG54 2 What is Council Tax Reduction? Council Tax is a property-based tax you pay to your local council. If you’re on a low income, you might be entitled to help ... use the same Council Tax Reduction scheme for people over State Pension age – which is what this guide focuses on. If you haven’t yet reached State Pension age, the scheme can vary between councils, so
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packages once an assessment had been completed. These delays have a significant detrimental impact on those individuals waiting, their carers, family and their wider support network. Through our research ... for care service recovery • The help available for older people who are currently waiting for care • What Age Cymru and the third sector could do to support local authorities in recovery. To gather the necessary
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GDPR Statement: (care home) 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity do you know the applicant? 3. What experience do you think the applicant could bring to their role as a volunteer ... qualities a care home would require from a volunteer. Please indicate how you would rate the applicant on each of these: Excellent Poor Trustworthy 5 4 3 2 1 Courteous 5 4 3 2 1 Reliable 5 4 3 2 1 Responsible
