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information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a non means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age who have a disability. State Pension age is currently 66 years. The factsheet also has ... Allowance (DLA) which is being replaced by PIP for some people. It covers the process for reassessing existing DLA claimants for PIP and explains what to do for both benefits if you have a change of circumstance
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over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s duty to keep adults who need care and support safe from abuse and neglect. This two-hour interactive session ensures that all ... respond to any safeguarding concerns or disclosures whilst in their role. A safe and confidential space for participants to discuss and gain a clear understanding of safeguarding Covering organisations policy
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Risk Assessment - example document for volunteers The completed document must be shared with all volunteers and associated staff. For it to be useful, it must be shared with those involved. Your ... home manager. Assessment carried out by Date of Risk Assessment Review date What is the hazard Who may be harmed and why What action you’re taking to control risk Action carried out by When the action
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spread awareness of the HOPE project so that the service is available to those older people and carers who require an advocate’s assistance. 2. Establish community links with all appropriate stakeholders to ... to promote the HOPE Project 3. In line with local arrangements, implement a process and system for recruiting the volunteers 4. Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with Age Cymru and all Age
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online sessions designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out more about volunteering, including ... sessions and being in control of the online meeting (for example, admitting participants to the meeting) – Assisting volunteers or participants who are having technical issues – Facilitating the smooth
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member was being offered opportunities for activities. The first phase of the project ran between 2015 and 2017, ... Age Cymru recruited professional artists in Wales who were then supported by experienced ... of the programme was to increase opportunities for residents and staff to participate in the arts and to develop and mentor artists to deliver sessions for older people in care settings. 80% 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Contact: Jane.vass@ageuk.org.uk 2 The Autumn Budget on 22 November was notable mainly for what it did not say, and in particular neither social care nor pensioners received a mention. However ... older people in our country in declining health, with a need for extra support, and on a low retirement income after a working life spent on low pay, many of whom live alone in poor quality housing that is
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starting point to work from. 1 Creating an age friendly Wales Words Birds Birds can be a great theme for a creative session. Begin by asking your residents a question such as ‘What’s your favourite bird?’ ... different sayings that feature birds: ‘Like a duck to water’ ‘Wise as an owl’ ‘ What’s good for the goose is good for the gander’ Any words, memories or stories can be displayed on paper, written into a short
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combined is 10.3% of the population)2. Currently more than 6.5 million people across the UK provide care for family members or friends3, with estimates from Carers UK suggesting that a further 3.5 million carers ... The Welsh Government defines a carer as “anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance
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617 333 0300 111 3333 For more information visit: www.agecymru.org.uk www.ageconnectswales.org.uk www.careandrepaircymru.org.uk Falls Risk Ask Act Now Contact your pharmacist for a medication usage review ... this. Tell your GP who has good links with your local Falls Clinic or services that can offer a full exploration and assessment of your needs. Contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for advice on adapting
