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factsheet 4 1.1 Definitions and terminology 4 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 6 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice ... relevance to the social care system in Wales 6 3 Background – obtaining help from your local authority and the financial means test for care home
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briefing, which aims to set out the key figures on funding for social care. Since our last edition in 2012, the Care Bill has addressed some of our concerns about the framework for care and support of older ... In addition, the Government has committed to transferring £3.8 billion from the NHS for joint NHS and local council decisions about the funding of heath and care services from 2015. However, as this
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opportunity to be involved in online sessions designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out ... session, which are usually run via Zoom – Setting up sessions and being in control of the online meeting (for example, admitting participants to the meeting) – Assisting volunteers or participants who are
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Consultation Response Strengthening the incentive to save: a consultation on pensions tax relief Ref: 2915 September 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Contact: Christopher Brooks christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House
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through case work 463 referrals received 114 people supported to find more appropriate services 565 issues dealt with 100% of people were responded to within 7 days 98% felt they had their voices heard 89% ... development / training events and webinars 196 engagement events across Wales 44 advocacy network meetings supported Networks Engagement Quality Ambassadors 6 trained and active ambassadors 2021-2022
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Winter Fuel Payment Campaigner Pack - Wales Thank you so much for downloading this pack. We’re so excited to work with you to save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners! Contents ... .................. 2 What you can do to help ...................................................................................... 3 Writing to the Chancellor and your MP ............................
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Information and Advice for Older People Evidence Review This evidence review is part of a series produced by Age UK, in order to provide evidence to underpin decision-making for people involved in commissioning ... development, fundraising and influencing. Information and Advice for Older People Evidence Review 1 Key messages 3 1 Definitions 4 2 Policy context 7 3 The need for information and advice 14 4 Addressing
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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 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 situation There are
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Third Sector Grant, will support the early identification of older carers to provide timely and person-centred information and advice.
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charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life. Our vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. Age UK provides information and advice to over 5 ... 5 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later life. We support and assist a network of around 165 local Age UKs
