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meaning in life. For many, this could mean the loss of a significant person – a relative, friend or carer. It may also mean stopping a particular activity or responsibility that was important to that individual ... use when learning about a new resident (see page 16). Further practical guidance for both unpaid carers and care home staff on ensuring a smooth transition into a care home is also available in Age Cymru’s
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 60w July 2024 Choice of care home if the local authority is contributing towards your care fees Factsheet 60w July 2024 ... Conditions in regard to preferred accommodation 14 4.4 If your preferred accommodation is in a different local authority area in Wales 16 4.5 If your preferred accommodation is in a different part
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Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Part 2: General FunctionsAssessment of needs for care and support, support for carers and preventative services Preventative services Provision of information, advice and assistance Part ... adults, children and carers Combining needs assessment Part 4: Meeting Needs Duties and powers to meet needs of adults, children and carers Direct payments for adults, children and carers Preparing, maintaining
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generally aim to settle, and are less likely than other groups to have changes in household or employment that will affect their income. Hence, there appears to be some advantage in developing a niche ... alterations. When looking for properties in the PRS, older renters may be more constrained in their choices if they are seeking a property that is manageable for people with limited mobility. Management standards
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to register the start of the claim. People should not be referred for a face to face assessment if sufficient information is provided from other sources to decide the claim – unless the claimant chooses ... disabled people to make a claim if they attempt to do this alone. One woman said she found the claim form ‘very daunting’ and repetitive and felt many people would give up if they did not know where to go
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There are several things you can do to look after your mental wellbeing, as well as steps you can take if you think you need some help. It’s never too early or too late to seek help. Some people call mental ... money worries disability or poor health, including sight and hearing loss being a carer being on your own the time of year. If you’re feeling out of sorts and have any of these symptoms for two weeks or more
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felt that information provided should be simpler and clearer. Fewer words and complexity - I’m a carer and simply don’t have time to browse for information. (Female, 65-69, Vale of Glamorgan) People also ... clients more. (Shielding female carer, 65-69, Powys) Could have had more communication from social services. Haven’t heard from them since May last year. (Shielding female carer, 60-64, Wrexham) The Welsh Government
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felt that information provided should be simpler and clearer. Fewer words and complexity - I’m a carer and simply don’t have time to browse for information. (Female, 65-69, Vale of Glamorgan) People also ... clients more. (Shielding female carer, 65-69, Powys) Could have had more communication from social services. Haven’t heard from them since May last year. (Shielding female carer, 60-64, Wrexham) The Welsh Government
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Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story ... written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: June 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Thinking about
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experienced equity release adviser if considering this as an option. Neither Age UK (nor Age Co, which sells products and services and is owned by Age UK) offer equity release. If you think you may have signed ... change during the year. The information given in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, contact Age Scotland or Age NI for information applicable
