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making mainstream services accessible to people with dementia Introduction We wrote this guide to offer guidance and inspiration to any local Age UK that wants to make mainstream services more accessible ... with dementia. This guide considers different ways that local Age UKs can make their mainstream services more friendly to people living with dementia. It is based on our experience of working with more
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the Welsh Government’s website for all the latest information in Wales, such as current national and/or local restrictions that may be in place: www.gov.wales/coronavirus Some of the basic measures for ... similar to the advice for flu contained in our guide, such as washing your hands regularly or using hand sanitizer. However, there are also additional measures in regard to COVID-19, many of which are Government
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policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... government is consulting on its proposals to restructure the Money Advice Service (MAS), Pension Wise and The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS). These proposals follow numerous earlier consultations and reviews
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policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... (including social and emotional wellbeing) and independence for older people, which is due to be published in December 2016. As part of this, stakeholders have been invited to comment on the draft quality standard
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Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 78w November 2022 Safeguarding older people in Wales from abuse and neglect Factsheet 78w November 2022 ... elder abuse, neglect and safeguarding 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Legislation and government guidance in regard to safeguarding older people 6 2.3 What is elder abuse? 10 2.4 What is neglect? 10 2.5 What
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there were particular implications for older people as they were advised to be especially stringent in terms of social distancing and many older people received shielding letters. With the world turning ... anxious. Will I be able to go out and buy food? Can I take my dog for a walk? Should I let the engineer in to repair my boiler? What can I do if my prescriptions doesn’t arrive on time? Is my carer still visiting
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can be challenging or even traumatising for people of any age. But older people in particular circumstances can be in serious danger. Those who rely on an oxygen machine or stairlift, who can’t easily ... and cut-off in a crisis – this is what we must work to avoid. The Government recognises that our changing climate poses a growing threat to particular groups. The energy and financial services industries
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project’s advocacy Big Events 2020 Summary from Webinars Introduction In June 2020, organisations with expertise in independent advocacy services, and the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) undertook ... gathered evidence of the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The report -“Valuing Voices in Wales: Protecting Rights Through the Pandemic and beyond”formed the basis of The Big Eventswhich were
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Requirements: Age 18+ Smart phone/laptop/tablet with headphones to download the phone system app Engage in all training and supervisions to enhance your understanding and delivery of the role We’ll provide ... experience that offers personal fulfilment and satisfaction while helping others. If you're interested in becoming a Listen and Connect Volunteer, please contact us using the details below to find out more
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rights in Wales and the commitment to commence the socio-economic duty - Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 - in Wales. Commencing the duty means that public bodies will be required to make decisions in a way ... pensioners are living in poverty in Wales, which has the highest proportion of older people living in poverty outside of London. We will be looking to Welsh Government to ensure that pensioners in poverty benefit
