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works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by addressing health inequality, reducing loneliness and isolation, improving retirement incomes and tackling poverty ... only is there a need for more research on this growing section of society, there is also a need for a clear summary of the evidence. What was formerly a small number of exceptional individuals is rapidly
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Why are we still waiting? Delays in social care in Wales July 2023 Contents Executive Summary 3 1. Introduction 5 2. Purpose of the research 8 3. Method 10 4. Findings 12 Issues continue with data collection ... into a care plan 18 Waits for care to be in place 19 Communications 21 5. Addressing the issues 22 How local authorities are reducing waiting lists 22 Support for unpaid carers 23 Domiciliary care 25
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in care assessments in Wales August 2022 Contents Executive Summary 3 1. Introduction 5 2. Purpose of the research 6 3. Method 9 4. Findings 10 • Issues with data collection 10 • Waiting for care 11 ... 14 • Support whilst waiting for care 18 • Support from the third sector 20 Conclusions 22 Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables Table 1 Time from a request for a care assessment and the assessment
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Creating an age friendly Wales A toolkit to support the application of the Framework for Commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy for Adults under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act ... More about advocacy 4 2 The legislative requirements and procedures 8 3 The circumstances when it is appropriate to use independent professional advocacy 11 4 How to ensure governance oversight 15 5
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We'd like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers who help make a difference to the lives of older people in Wales.
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H i g h l e v e l n e e d s / c r i s i s i n t e r v e n t i o n E a r l y i n t e r v e n t i o n / p r e v e n t i o n Self advocacy whenever possible Informal advocacy ... advocacy by family, friends etc. Peer advocacy Citizen advocacy Formal advocacy by health and social care professionals as part of their role Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) under SSWb Act Other forms
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yourself Safe and Well Talking to eachother is the best thing we can do if falling over and doing ourselves harm is a worry. Don’t delay, talk today! Care & Repair Cymru CWTSH CUDDLE Helping School- Age ... Risks. Gramps: Thank you for caring about me, and yes, I don’t keep as active as I used to. If you help me keep active, I can keep myself strong and playing with you is great fun. You’re also right that
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Later Life 2015: A great place to grow older Contents Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide services and support at a national and local ... generations. About Age UK Foreword 05 1 A great place to grow older 06 2 The global context 14 3 Enough money 22 4 Feeling well 32 5 High quality health and care 44 6 Safe at home 56 7 Active communities
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healthcare they need. We know lots of people are worried about going to their GP or seeking help for health concerns. Healthcare services are open and ready to help, so check in with the people in your life ... be able to get a face to face appointment with their GP if they need one Encourage everyone to look after their health. As we get older, we need to take a bit more care of our health - even if we're
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services – an evidence review By: Jo Moriarty and Jill Manthorpe A report of research carried out by the Social Care Workforce Research Unit at King’s College London Research Report 2 ... and Jill Manthorpe of the Social Care Workforce Research Unit at King’s College London. Any views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Age UK. Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee
