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safety Gas and solid fuel problems can go unnoticed but some straightforward checks on your appliances will make your home safer and reduce the risks of any accidents. Be aware of carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide ... older people and their relatives. what next? If you have a power cut Call 105 free of charge. You will be put through to your local electricity network operator who can give you help and advice. 12 Home
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her.” “Mum looked after me – now it’s my turn to look after her.” “If I don’t look after him, who will?” “I’m just doing what anyone would do in my situation.” Caring for someone can be a choice – one ... The first thing to do is arrange a carer’s assessment with your local council (see page 10), which will evaluate what support you need and how they can help. Next steps Contact your local Age UK, your local
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landlords’ (private registered providers of social housing will also be classed as a community landlord). Private rented sector landlords will continue to be referred to as ‘private landlords’, so there ... sector. Secure contract – generally for use in the community landlord rented sector. Note: There will, however, also be ‘converted’ versions of the contracts above (in cases where people already had a
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‘capital limit’ in Wales – used in the care home charging means test 33 6.3 If you will be paying for your care yourself (i.e. fully self funding as assets above ... social services department will assist towards the cost, with you contributing a set amount from your day to day income (based on a financial means test); or cases where someone will be fully self funding
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a carer 17 5.4 Can the local authority refuse to assess you? 18 6 Who will carry out the assessment? 19 7 Local authority ‘Information and Advice’ services; ... reduction or withdrawal of assistance 40 11 How and where will the care services be provided? 41 11.1 Care or support services in your own home / other
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Person-centred care We will put older people at the heart of joined up health and care • Loneliness We will prevent and tackle loneliness • First port of call We will be the go-to place for all ... all things ageing International • We will respond to emergencies • We will reduce poverty • We will improve health • We will protect and promote rights 2 3 #ProudtobeAgeUK #ProudtobeAgeUK I’m #ProudtobeAgeUK
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and so this consultation will be important in determining support for the network in the future and also for ensuring that the government is able to comply with any EU state aid rules which may apply. ... online the importance of the physical presence of a Post Office is only likely to increase. This will be particular importance to older people who may be more likely than the population as a whole to
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use the same case management system and ensure data captured is consistent across all of Wales. This will also assist with those who move counties being provided with a service in a timely manner. Data Wales ... Government should provide a national focus, examining what help is needed whilst people wait and how this will be provided, in parity to the work on waiting well within the healthcare sector. Recommendation 5
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Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Shopping Many people will need support with picking up groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here ... systems. The virus can live on inanimate surfaces for up to 24 hours. 12. Disinfect any surface that will be touched by the person you’re delivering to. If you’re not able to go out to the shops for the person
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develop, enhance your skills, and provide the best support to your clients. Support The HOPE team will support you as you embark on your advocacy role and help you with any questions or concerns you have ... or wanting to give something back to your local community, being an Independent Volunteer Advocate will help you. You can utilise the experiences you’ve gained to demonstrate your advocacy skills, your
