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Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 46w April 2024 Paying for care and support at home in Wales Factsheet 46w April 2024 (amended May 2024) ... this factsheet 5 1.1 Local authority social services departments 6 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 6 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 6 3 How to access local
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people with the very early stages of dementia were being referred to specialist services, such as day-care, when in fact they were seeking access to mainstream Age UK services such as information and advice ... UK and people with dementia, they are likely to think about services like day centres, support at home, and other specialised services. But more people are now looking for support through our mainstream
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Age positive approaches 49 Chapter 6: Gaps and areas for development 51–57 6.1. Loneliness within care settings 51 6.2. Black and Minority Ethnic groups 54 6.3. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans older ... Bristol 47 23 Royal Voluntary Service 48 24 Culture Champions – Age Friendly Manchester 50 25 My Home Life – Community Visitors 52 26 HenPower 53 27 New Beginnings – Migrant and Refugee Communities
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between 1 April and 30 June 2024. The following people will be eligible to receive it: residents in a care home for older adults; all adults aged 75 years and over; people aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed
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they may be able to decide what to buy for dinner, but be unable to understand and arrange their home insurance. Alternatively, their ability to make decisions may change from day to day. Needing more ... about: finances - paying your mortgage, investing your savings or buying items you need health and care - what you should eat, or what type of medical treatment you should have. It's important to be aware
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core principles: • Voice and control – putting an individual and their needs at the centre of their care and support, with voice and control over the outcomes that will help them achieve well-being; The ... their local community centre or access services through the medium of Welsh or English. As a result, care and support services will need to have an even greater focus on maximising people’s independence –
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can change lives. Together. Money matters 4 Health & wellbeing 8 Home & care 14 Travel & lifestyle 18 Work & learning 22 Closer to home 26 Around the world 32 Financial review 38 Welcome to Age UK's Annual ... life better for millions of people. 1 Money matters Health & wellbeing Home & care Travel & lifestyle Work & learning Closer to home Around the world Financial review DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN MORE THAN 40
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Promoting independence with accessible and adaptable homes 7 Tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes 13 Integrating housing with health and social care 19 Building for the future – sheltered and retirement ... people’s housing matter? Summary – key calls for action Everybody needs a decent, secure and affordable home – but at different points in our lives, we may require different things from our housing. Older people
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AgeUKIG51 Getting your affairs in order and thinking about your care needs Thinking about end of life 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating ... accounts 14 Financial help 17 Thinking about your funeral 18 Looking after your pets 20 Treatment and care Advance decisions to refuse treatment 21 Advance statement of wishes 24 Conversations with your
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Walking the tightrope The challenges of combining work and care in later life Introduction With more and more people providing care for friends and family, the role played by government and employers in ... report examines the challenges and barriers facing carers aged 50+ as they attempt to juggle their caring responsibilities with work, as well as some of the potential solutions. Through our own research
