Regardless of age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you’re ill, or if you just need advice about your health.
A helpful guide for families, unpaid carers and care staff supporting a person moving to live in a care home
Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©202l Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Accessing help for other, non-COVID-19, health issues As a ‘Friend’ you can let the person you’re supporting know ... risk. The person you’re supporting can access medical help: • Online: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/ (for help and advice) • Phone: 111 (if symptoms get worse) • Phone: 999 (if someone’s life is at risk) GP
Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Accessing help for other, non-COVID-19, health issues As a ‘Friend’ you can let the person you’re supporting know ... risk. Seeking medical help is one of the reasons people can safely leave home. The person you’re supporting can access medical help: • Online: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/ (for help and advice) • Phone: 111
Most people will be expected to pay something towards the costs of their accommodation and personal care from their income and capital.
Telecare and telehealth can help us live independently and stay in control of our own health and wellbeing.
Information about the disability benefit Disability Living Allowance
needs help after being in hospital, but many do. For those that need help it’s important that you know what help you may need and where to get it. Knowing yours and your loved one’s rights helps you get ... get help needed to aid recovery.
Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits.
We'd like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers who help make a difference to the lives of older people in Wales.