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Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 76w March 2024 Reablement, intermediate care and preventative services in Wales Factsheet 76w March 2024 ... 3 What are reablement, intermediate care and preventative services? 5 3.1 Preventative services 5 3.2 Reablement and intermediate care – background
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on the lifetime homes standard), and optional category 3 standard (based on Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide) - but makes no changes to the core standard applied to all homes, Part M of the building ... to the current consultation. Key points and recommendations All new homes should be required to meet the lifetime homes standard. There could be long term social and economic costs associated
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extra help at home? If so, you might be able to get a benefit called Attendance Allowance. Attendance Allowance is a benefit for older people who may need extra help to stay independent at home, due to an ... a long way. You can use it in any way you like to meet your needs and stay independent in your own home. The money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer. There are some other upsides to Attendance Allowance
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which will increase your risk of a fall. Try to drink about six to eight glasses of fluid a day. Take care of your eyes Our eyesight changes as we age and can lead to a trip or loss of balance. Get your ... socks or tights. How do I make my home fall proof? Many slips, trips and falls happen in or around the home. Keeping an eye out for potential hazards can make your home a safer place. Making some simple
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agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 38w June 2024 Treatment of property in the means test for permanent care home provision in Wales Factsheet 38w June 2024 ... Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 5 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 7 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
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Response A Healthier Wales: A Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care Health Education and Improvement Wales and Social Care Wales September 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working ... to Health Education and Improvement Wales and Social Care Wales’ consultation on A Healthier Wales: A Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care. We broadly support the themes, context, vision and potential
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live alone.3 2.5 times health impact People defrauded in their own homes are 2.5 times more likely to either die or go into residential care within a year.4 3.4 million frauds There were 3.4 million incidents ... ensure that local authorities have adequate resources to fulfil their duties under Section 42 of the Care Act to make enquiries into suspected financial abuse, including fraud. • The Government should step
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Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 10w April 2024 Paying for a permanent care home placement in Wales Factsheet 10w April 2024 (amended May 2024) ... Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 6 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
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Keeping your bones healthy 27 Keeping your teeth healthy 28 Caring for your feet 29 Sleeping well 30 Health checks 31 Your health checklist 32 Useful organisations 34 4 What this guide is about. We could ... with different circumstances – for example, living with a disability or health condition, juggling caring responsibilities, or getting used to living alone for the first time. The important thing is to find
