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questions from the stakeholders we’re working with. The answers are not necessarily exhaustive and if you have further queries or questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Contact details can be ... their skills and knowledge. 3. What support can HOPE provide? • HOPE supports older people (50+) and carers of older people to; engage, participate, gain information, have their voices heard, understand their
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don’t understand and can’t comply with, the need to access services which might be difficult to do, carer breakdown with the lack of any community or respite services. Advocacy is a vital service for these ... to communicate effectively their views, wishes and feelings. 6. When? We are keen to appoint a contract by 18 March 2021. We expect the work to be completed by 31 July 2021 3 7. Requirements Age
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Choosing to make the arrangement yourself 65 20.3 If you are self-funding, but your capital is reducing towards the capital limit 65 20.4 If you have been self-funding, but the care home will ... will be more expensive than the local authority’s usual cost limit 66 21 Care home contracts 67 22 Complaints about care 68 23 Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect 68 24 Equality and human
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their local community - who may be self-isolating, social distancing or shielding. Further support If the person you’re helping is aged 50 or over you can get further support by contacting Age Cymru Advice ... Advice on 08000 223 444, available 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or email advice@agecymru.org.uk If the person you’re helping is aged under 50, you can get further support by contacting Citizens Advice
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Extra money if you’re looking after someone. Carer’s Allowance. 2 Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you look after ... support, then you’re a carer. Many people mistakenly believe they can’t claim Carer’s Allowance. But as a carer, you might be eligible for it. Good to know. This guide is only about Carer’s Allowance. But we
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need. Two Carers play a vital to the success and sustainability of interventions. Three There should be thorough and regular assessments of the needs of both older service users and their carers. Four Service ... long-term view of likely costs, cost savings and sustainability. Five Benefits for older people and carers are likely to go beyond the narrow focus of a particular service. Service providers should value
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voice is heard, the views and wishes are considered and that their rights are upheld. Families and carers will vicariously benefit from having a professional involved who can help navigate health and social ... more? For more information please see our leaflet or if you have any queries please contact us How can I access independent advocacy If you think you, or someone you care for, needs our advocacy
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wasselfisolatingYes No A4. IlivealoneYes No A5. I accesstheinternetYes No If yes, I access theinternet via:Computer Smart Phone Tablet If no, do you think it would have beenhelpfulto have access to theinternet ... social care you need as we move out of lockdown? (information, hospital or GP appointment, visit from carer / social worker, help with daily living, transport)C2. What are you looking forward to as lockdown
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views of the ‘doom-mongers,’ an ageing population is a great boon both to our economy and our society, if the right policies are put in place. So this report sets our policy priorities for the year ahead, ... views of the ‘doom-mongers’, an ageing population is a great boon both to our economy and our society, if the right policies are put in place. The country faces one of the most challenging spending reviews
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Services Registers (PSR) to receive extra help from your energy or water company. You’re eligible if you: have reached your State Pension age are disabled or have a long-term medical condition ... communication needs, such as if you don't speak or read English well You might still be able to register for other reasons if your situation is not listed. For example, if you need short-term support after
