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It is clear that transport is vital in keeping older people socially connected.31 Research demonstrates the importance of good transport in enabling people to keep up connections with existing family and ... the outcomes measured. In particular positive results were demonstrated against the outcomes of ‘keeping in touch’ and ‘feeling positive’. ‘I was at the end of my tether, when a friend advised me to get
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the time of the second lockdown in winter 2020-21, as many local services had been able to adapt to keep up with appointments.13 This was heavily dependent on location, however, and others continued to report ... that they can offer support • Take a break, however short – when caring for someone it can be easy to keep putting other’s needs before your own. The benefits of carving out some time for self-care should
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groups or a course (for example, a computer course to learn computer skills that would enable you to keep in touch with family). Certain types of one-off purchases – for example, specialist homeware or ... enjoys such as going for coffee with her friends”28. Case Study 3 “David has always taken pride in keeping a nice garden but is no longer able to manage by himself. 27 ‘Using direct payments for one-off
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for older carers who work. Adopting carer-confident policies and practices in the workplace can help keep valuable skills and expertise in the workforce and increase productivity. The article features the ... providing a clear framework for age-inclusive action in specific areas, where needed. Recruiting and keeping older people’s talent With many organisations currently struggling to recruit talent, there’s an
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for older carers who work. Adopting carer-confident policies and practices in the workplace can help keep valuable skills and expertise in the workforce and increase productivity. The article features the ... providing a clear framework for age-inclusive action in specific areas, where needed. Recruiting and keeping older people’s talent With many organisations currently struggling to recruit talent, there’s an
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whatever care is needed (my mother now needs help with all everyday functions), take her out, and keep her company.’ Shula explains the strains of caring: ‘As well as the time taken up by my part-time ... from full-time to three days a week. She explains ‘This was a great relief as I was very stressed keeping up with work and my care role, meaning I was more available to support my mother. I am extremely
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increasing social engagement, as case study participants explained that they primarily used the internet to keep in touch with friends and family. It has not always been possible to identify which of the activities ... some of my retirement payment and paid for a personal trainer for a whole year…but I couldn’t really keep that up any more, and my trainer went private, so I was looking for something cheaper. And I wasn’t
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(including copies of police incident reports where relevant). 5.3 Updates whilst you are on a waiting list Keep the local authority informed of changes in your circumstances that could affect your level of priority ... important terms, such as the process for evicting a contract-holder; the landlord’s responsibilities to keep the property fit to live in and in regard to repairs). Supplementary terms (these will tend to deal
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entitled to any extra money ⚫ decide your strategy for dealing with your debt. The key thing is to try to keep calm and to take action that is appropriate to your circumstances. 2 Getting debt advice If you owe ... as soon as possible to let them know. It is a good idea to do this in writing or email, so you can keep a record of correspondence. This is when your personal budget sheet/financial statement can prove
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statutory charge’) If you receive legal aid for Legal Representation and the result of your case is you keep or gain money or property, you must usually pay back some or all of the costs of your case. This is ... effects of the statutory charge before you decide to go ahead with your case. It is in your interests to keep your costs to a minimum and for an order to be obtained for your opponent to pay your costs, as this
