Finding the right care home for you or your loved one can be a tricky issue. We take you through the steps, and share our care home checklist.
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1 Consultation Response Charging for care and support – new regulations Welsh Government January 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of ... quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased
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needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services A resource pack for professionals 2 Foreword ‘The staff in the home very rarely gave us any time alone together ... environment where people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) can feel safe and accepted for who they are. This resource builds on and consolidates over a decade of pioneering work within Age
NHS continuing healthcare is a free package of care for people who have significant ongoing healthcare needs. It is arranged and funded by the NHS.
Social Care Parliamentary Briefing December 2017 Day to day tasks that many of us take for granted – like getting dressed, using the toilet, making a meal, or getting to the shops – can be almost impossible ... impossible for many older people without help. Older people should be able to live well, not just survive, and future changes to the social care system can help enable them to live with dignity. The current
we’ll be here. We're always particularly grateful for these donations – thank you for thinking of Age Cymru and for considering donating in such a special way. Donating in memory is ... annual basis in memory of a loved one. Donate online Tribute fund An online tribute page is a great way for friends and family to celebrate and remember someone special. You can do many things with a tribute
Our care home toolkit is a resource available to care homes about recruitment, training and supporting volunteers and care homes