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older carers, asking them to state the number of hours per week they’re caring, their opinions on support for older unpaid carers, and what three things would make their life easier. The survey received ... Services Third Sector Grant. We work in partnership with Carers Trust Wales and the project aims to support the early identification of older carers to provide timely and person-centred information and advice
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to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens voice, choice and control over achieving their well-being ... includes key elements relating to advocacy. This report looks at all types of advocacy provision which supports adults in Wales in order to provide a broad snapshot of the advocacy landscape. Advocacy Counts
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giving more responsibility to councils in England to support older people with care needs – including people who, under the current system, would be supported through AA. This will protect existing claimants ... responsibility for support currently given through AA to councils. Reforms to business rates are not a reason to deprive future older disabled people of a valued and important system of support that promotes
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unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health or disability, or problems related to older age, and don’t access support Do you look ... look after or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of longterm physical or mental ill-health or disability, or issues related to growingolder?Yes NoIf
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Evaluation & Impact. He designs, manages and carries out research evaluation in support of the Charity’s objectives. He supports colleagues in the Charity and local Age UK Brand Partners to understand and ... 17 Number of Older People Supported ......................................................................................................... 17 Needs of Older People Supported ........................
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with data collection 10 • Waiting for care 11 • Addressing the issues 14 • Support whilst waiting for care 18 • Support from the third sector 20 Conclusions 22 Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables ... significant detrimental impact on those individuals waiting, their carers, family and their wider support network. Through our research we wanted to understand: • The scale of the issue of waiting for care
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for other benefits, such as Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support). “Claiming Pension Credit means my other half and I have that bit extra. It’s really helped.” Steve
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community life can contribute to this. An age friendly community is one that has the capacity to support older people to enjoy the best possible quality of life. It includes facilities, services and amenities
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28. End-of-life support. 34. Employment and rights at work. 36. Leisure and learning. 38. 4 What this guide is about. It’s good to know where to turn if you ever need help or support. And it’s important ... good idea to find out the number for your local council. They'll be able to provide a lot of the support and information mentioned in this guide. My local council phone number is: How Age UK can help.
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assistance (by way of representation or otherwise) to persons for purposes relating to their care and support.” Advocacy definitions 8 • “Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure ... services they need. • “Advocates and advocacy schemes work in partnership with the people they support and take their side. • “Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice.” Advocacy
