Age Cymru? I wanted to teach Tai Chi and Age Cymru were looking for people to learn the over 50’s form to deliver in local communities. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I started
I had consciously thought about. I saw an advert seeking volunteer Tai Chi Instructors and there formed a germ of a good idea. I have always liked the idea of learning Tai Chi, I am gregarious by nature
experience? I have volunteered for many agencies over the years, and continue to do so. Volunteering form me is a way of life and has brought me much satisfaction and great opportunities for me to contribute
Ø Housing, including housing options, repairs and adaptations and heating Ø Legal issues such as Wills and Power of Attorney Ø Bereavement and death Ø Local services and opportunities to engage in new ... and local partner services in your area The service is free, independent and confidential and we will not pass your details to anyone else without your permission. How we provide support. Ø Telephone
volunteers and associated staff. For it to be useful, it must be shared with those involved. Your care home will have their own relevant risk assessment policy and documents. This is a suggested template only. ... activities. Volunteers are not asked to carry out personal care services or staff duties. Volunteers will stay in the communal areas of the care home unless otherwise directed by the care home manager. Assessment
enough to provide an adequate platform for saving and to reduce means-testing. We question if this will be achieved if it is set at £144 in today’s terms – just £1.30 over the basic Pension Credit level ... low paid part-time work is adequately recognised. The single-tier will be simpler in the future but inevitably the transition will be complex, especially as people have limited understanding of the current
recognises that the proposed increase to the capital limit will be welcomed by many. We are pleased to note that the local government financial settlement will provide £4.5m to fund the commitment of increasing ... social care and hope that this increase will help to alleviate this pressure. Age Cymru believes that retaining the maximum charge, albeit at a higher rate, will ensure that non-residential care services
executors for your own will, it can seem complicated and confusing. An executor is a person named in a will who sorts out the deceased person’s estate . When you make a will, you need to choose your ... responsibility, so think carefully about who you choose. Explain what’s involved and check that they’re willing to act on your behalf. Who should I choose to be an executor? It could be a friend or family member
services The person you’re supporting will need to consider how to access their cash or to pay for goods and services whilst they’re isolating at home. Many people will be anxious about how to access funds ... services that you can let the person you’re supporting know about: • A number of local shops and services will allow payment over the phone before pick up. • Money transfers are an easy way to transfer money from
Help through the NHS Low Income Scheme 10 5.1 Could you qualify? 10 5.2 How to apply? 13 5.3 When will you know the result of your application? 14 5.4 Full or partial help with health costs 14 5.5 Refunds ... who live in Wales, regardless of income and savings. To benefit from the free prescriptions, you will generally need to: be registered with a GP in Wales; and obtain your prescriptions from a pharmacist