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This is Age Cymru’s second annual report on delays in access to social care in Wales for people aged 55 and over. Last year our dementia advocacy project, HOPE (Helping others participate and engage) ... Age Cymru Advice were all reporting worrying delays in older people being assessed by social care for their needs, as well as delays in sourcing care packages once an assessment had been completed. A year
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reduce or delay the need for longer term care and support; It is important that timely advice and assistance is provided to individuals to prevent things reaching a crisis point for them. Stepping in early ... or delay the need longer term care and support.The Act is designed to ensure that: p eople can ask for the help they need when they need it to prevent their situation getting worsec arers can access support
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Buses and trains: the stuff of memories for these Port Talbot pensioners.
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quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased ... 18 Percentage of people living in households in income poverty relative to the UK median: measured for children, working age and those of pension age. We support this National Indicator and believe that
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Factsheet 55 Carer's Allowance May 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Carer’s Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. The factsheet explains how Carer’s Allowance ... other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. Carer’s Allowance is being replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland. The two benefits
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spread awareness of the HOPE project so that the service is available to those older people and carers who require an advocate’s assistance. 2. Establish community links with all appropriate stakeholders ... stakeholders to promote the HOPE Project 3. In line with local arrangements, implement a process and system for recruiting the volunteers 4. Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with Age Cymru and all
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website. If you require assistance with the GIFTS system, please email grants@ageuk.org.uk The deadline for submitting your application is Monday 26 October 2020 at 5pm. The system will not accept late applications ... Section 2: Aims, objectives and outputs 2 Section 3: Funding available 3 Section 4: Who can apply? 3 Section 5: How we will assess your bid 3 Section 6: If you are awarded funding
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guardianship or subject to 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) ... they have a statutory right to an IPA. (Independent Professional Advocate) Single point of contact for referrals: Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway Referring to Age Connect Cardiff and Vale, Advocacy Matters
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guardianship or subject to 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) ... point of contact for referrals: Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway Referring to Age Connect Cardiff and Vale and Advocacy Matters (Wales) 0808 8010577 NYAS Independent professional advocacy for any child or
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Improving later life for people with sight loss Summary Society is in the midst of a longevity revolution. The prevalence of sight loss increases with age: currently there are almost 2 million people ... social care fell by 35% between 2008 and 2013. The resulting unmet need had considerable consequences for wider health and wellbeing. Compared with the general older population, older people with sight loss:
