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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 for many older people without ... 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 situation There are a number
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Salary: £27,873 per annum Job Title of Line Manager: Head of Policy and Projects Job Purpose: To support the influencing work of Age Cymru and deliver Age Cymru health and care related policy and ... responding to consultations, policy monitoring and development, and campaign research. 2. To implement Age Cymru health and social care campaign plans ensuring they are promoted widely to a diverse audience
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2 Advocacy Services in Pembrokeshire In addition to the services above, the MCA, MHA and SSWB Acts set out statutory rights to advocacy. If they apply, you may also choose from the services below. Children ... act, under guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health
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some of Wales’ most creative artists to give older people access to quality arts activities. Our cARTrefu artists have enabled hundreds of older people in Wales to create their own art through sessions ... Arts, Words and Music. These sessions have now been simplified and colour-coded for this pack. These cards are designed to help you run your own cARTrefu sessions, whether you’re a carer or a resident
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1 After the EU Referendum: Policy priorities for older people September 2016 Contact: jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk 2 1. Introduction Following the ‘Leave’ vote in the European Union ... sets out some possible implications for older people. These are very far from clear, at present, so this paper also looks forward: what are the areas of public policy where the EU has particularly touched
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1 HOPE Project (Helping others participate and engage) Notice to submit a tender to undertake work to deliver an independent external evaluation of the HOPE Project SECTION I: CONTRACTING ORGANISATION ... Cymru Vision and Mission Our vision for a world in which older people flourish, is shared with our national partners across the UK. Our mission is to improve life for older people. HOPE Project (Helping
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means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age (currently 66) who have care needs. It explains what Attendance Allowance is, the eligibility criteria, and how to make a claim. It explains what to do if you ... have a change of circumstance. If you have not reached State Pension age, you are not eligible for Attendance Allowance but you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - see factsheet 87
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FAQ’S for Care Home Volunteers 1.Do I need to have had both Covid-19 Vaccinations? We ask that you inform us of what vaccine(s) you have had and when. You can do this on your application form. 2 ... 2. Will I need to take a Covid test and wear PPE? Yes. You will need to take a Covid test before you enter the care home. The care home manager will arrange for your test and PPE. You must let the care
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Implications of Government policy for future levels of poverty ....................................................................... 12 Entering a low income after reaching State Pension Age .................. ... 6 million pensioners are in relative poverty, defined as having incomes below 60 per cent median income after housing costs (AHC) in 2011/12.1 14 per cent of women pensioners, compared to 13 per cent
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protections for vulnerable consumers November 2017 Ref: 2617 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. phil.mawhinney@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock
