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more relaxed and grateful for the support. Mrs UU had an electronic tablet but didn’t know how to use it. This left her feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Our HOPE Independent Volunteer Advocate helped explore ... had bought a coin. She was then sent another as a trial and told she could return it free of charge if she didn’t want it. After returning the coin, Mrs LL began receiving up to three calls a week from the
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A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the heavy downpours and high winds we experience in Wales. There's no ... no clear distinction between the seasons these days, so it’s important that we’re prepared – whatever the weather throws our way. Heatwaves can happen suddenly – taking us by surprise
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someone to move into a care home. It aims to raise awareness of the needs of older carers and the value of engaging them as experts in the care of the person they care for. It also provides insights from care ... of the needs of older carers and families who are caring for someone who is moving to a care home Hear from care homes about what works well for them, and how they actively support families and older carers
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feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand ... a carer of an older person, living in the community and have issues or concerns that you’re fi nding it diffi cult to resolve? If you think that HOPE can support you, please e-mail advocacy@agecymru.org.uk
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their views, wishes and feelings (paras 55-60, 63).2A. If a person is assessed as experiencing one or more of these barriers, and this is because of an impai rment of, or disturbance in, the functioning ... capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 should be made. This may affect the type of advocacy which it is appropriate to provide for the person (para 60). If a person lacks capacity but falls outside the
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bobble hat This hat has got it all. Colours of the rainbow, that is. If you want to send any pots of gold you find to us directly, we’re totally fine with that. how you knit it: Cast on 31 sts in red. Knit ... stitches. making up: Use a sewing needle to join side seams. Make a pompom using all the colours and sew it securely to top of the hat. You can now sing (and knit) a rainbow. These patterns are just ideas to
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grant programme applicants must be a local older people’s group in Wales. An older people’s group is understood to be an organised group of older people meeting regularly for social, recreational and ... constitution or terms of reference. The group must have its own bank account, as the grant will only be paid by BACS. Grants cannot be made to individuals. What type of activity can be funded? Christmas lunches
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More and more people are using computers, smartphones and tablets to get online. It’s a great way to look up information, do your shopping, stay connected with loved ones, and even make new friends. The ... internet to try to con people into giving them money or their personal information. It’s estimated that £670 million is lost every year by victims of the most common online scams. The most common online
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Committee National Assembly for Wales Rail Franchise & The Metro consultation February 2017 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe ... well-connected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s well-being. 2.2 We believe
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relevant to you; however, it is likely that you will find some more significant to you than others. I have the right to have my life protected and not to have it taken away by others. What does this right mean ... not take away a person’s life, except in a few very specific and limited circumstances. It does not mean there is a right to medical treatment in all circumstances. If someone dies as a result of the state’s
