respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the draft national framework for Continuing Health Care and decision support tool. Question 1 In addition to revising the Framework we are placing a strong ... in materials developed to support implementation? When carers are caring for an individual in receipt of Continuing Health Care funding, there can be a lack of clarity as to which public body is responsible
timely way. I get the treatment and support, best for my dementia and for my life.’ 10 1.1 Dementia Care and Advisory Service – Age UK Stafford and District 13 1.2 Healthwise - Age UK Hertfordshire 14 ... dignity and respect. Those around me and looking after me are well supported.’ 16 2.1 Dementia Day Care Centres – Age UK Blackburn and Darwen 17 2.2 Dementia Support Service – Age UK Lancashire 18 2.3
98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 40w August 2024 Deprivation of assets in the means test for care home provision in Wales Factsheet 40w August 2024 ... Information about this factsheet 4 1.1 Definitions and terminology 4 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 6 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and
resource is produced by the National Falls Prevention Taskforce for Wales in conjunction with Age Cymru, Care & Repair Cymru, Age Connects Wales, Swansea Bay Health Board and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Find ... this resource. The list below includes key hazards that could cause someone to fall over in their home, and how to set the item up in the ‘incident scene’. Not all items need to be included, this list
income provides dignity and security , and helps people remain independent and active . A warm home, nutritious food, occasional treats and being able to get out and about are all good for health and ... difficult or impossible to work up until their State Pension Age, for reasons such as ill health and caring responsibilities Improve back-to-work support for older jobseekers Change the rules so the UK State
between different agencies over who should fund a long-term care package. We regularly hear of cases of older people waiting in hospital for a care package, without knowledge of why they are waiting, or any ... discharged without appropriate measures taken to ensure that they will be safe and cared for whilst they recover at home. One person told us: “You can be discharged the day after surgery even if you live
conditions. Older people are the main adult users of most health and care services. From education and training to the organisation of care, however, the NHS and health services often do not appear to be designed ... older people in mind. Older people, wherever they live, should have free and fair access to health and care services that maintain and promote their physical, spiritual and mental health, treat illness and
Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 6w July 2022 Finding help at home in Wales Factsheet 6w July 2022 ... this factsheet 4 1.1 Local authority social services departments 4 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 5 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and
The Government is consulting on regulations that determine the basic build standards for all new homes. These include: accessibility, space, security, water efficiency, energy, indoor environmental standards ... the consultation paper, is to create three separate categories or levels of accessibility for new homes (linked to space standards). This would involve retaining the existing building regulations on accessibility
hospital care. Sometimes there seems to be a tendency to blame the patients, it being implied that some older people and their families are ‘choosing’ to remain in hospital, thereby denying hospital care to ... increase of 28.4 per cent compared to 2014. The causes Patient choice? Problems with social care Lack of access/ delays to NHS services Challenges within hospitals Avoidable admissions Patient