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and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support Ref: 0815 Date: March 2015 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. Name: Ceri Smith Email: Ceri.smith@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis
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findings from Age UK’s survey of disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled ... consultation says current recipients would be protected any change could have major implications for disabled older people who need support in the future. So far, the Government has not provided any information about
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motivation for volunteering, we’ll work with you to identify the opportunities you need to realise and achieve your goals. It’s amazing the difference you can make through simply listening to someone who may ... and Connect Volunteer Role Description Listen and Connect is a telephone listening service for older people who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation. This service provides a safe space
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not able to say what matters to me especially when lots of people are telling me what would be best for me. • I need someone independent to help me say how I feel • Sometimes I struggle to remember information ... com/agecymru Promoting equality for all Hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb i bawb What difference did an advocate make? “ My advocate was the only person who listened to me and only me, who understood everything I said
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or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained. Date: 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9568731-5-6 This report has been produced for Age UK by Jo ... Scotland, Age NI and Age Cymru. 3 Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction 4 Challenges for the review 8 Falls prevention 14 Home from hospital services 24 Handyperson schemes 32 Befriending
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quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. Age Cymru welcomes ... mandatory licencing as this allows better protection for older people. In particular, acupuncture is a treatment option that some older people may turn to for pain relief. In our last three annual surveys1
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Page 1 of 34 Factsheet 22 Arranging for someone to make decisions on your behalf June 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet looks at how you can arrange for other people to make decisions about your ... (LPA) whilst you still have mental capacity. A deputyship grants similar powers and can be applied for on your behalf if you lose mental capacity and cannot make an LPA. A person can become an Appointee
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One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 2 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in ... 28 • West Wales 31 • South Wales 33 Further sources 38 Further sources A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales 3 Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project Do you look after someone
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Decision making process for determining need for Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) for adults under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 No requirement for local authorities and health ... of IPA under the SSWb Act, but consider other forms of support and advocacy. Is the person eligible for IMCA? In partnership with the person, determine which form of advocacy is most suitable, including
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Acknowledgements Our particular thanks go to all those people living in the private rented sector who so generously and patiently gave us their time and shared their experiences with us. In undertaking ... quality 4 Care and adaptations 4 Management standards 4 Security of tenure 4 Towards a PRS strategy for older people 5 Further research 5 Conclusion 5 1 Understanding the experience of older renters 6 Older
