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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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from abroad December 2023 About this factsheet If you are a British national over State Pension age who moved abroad but are now considering moving back to live permanently in the UK, this factsheet explains ... looking at your finances, including social security benefits, and housing, and looks at your eligibility for health and social care services. In Wales, following the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales)
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 39w July 2024 Paying for a care home in Wales if you have a partner Factsheet 39w July 2024 ... Introduction – local authority assessment of care needs and eligibility for services 7 4 The local authority financial assessment if you are a couple
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... possible options for the future of pensions tax relief. There are three possibilities suggested – firstly maintaining the status quo; secondly, switching to a single rate of tax relief for all savers; and
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people and their families are ‘choosing’ to remain in hospital, thereby denying hospital care to others who are in greater need. However, at Age UK we simply do not believe that the problem of older people ... that view. There is no doubt however that delayed transfers of care are a real and growing problem for the NHS. A mammoth 1.75 million bed-days were lost from January to December in 2015, an increase of
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Invisible but Invaluable Campaigning for greater support for older carers 1 Introduction 2 Summary 4 ‘We never retire’ 6 Support for older carers 8 Financial support – Carer’s Allowance 8 Support to have ... support is currently in crisis due to lack of funding. Fewer and fewer older people are qualifying for local authority support. There are few services that are aimed at preventing those with low-level care
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advice before switching, for example from the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline. In Scotland, contact Energy Advice Scotland. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period September 2024 ... you are in Northern Ireland, please contact Age NI for more information. Contact details can be found at the back of the factsheet. Contact details for any organisations mentioned in the factsheet can be
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Identifying clients who require further diagnosis and/or advice and referring directly to Information and Advice Officers or arranging appointments for further support. • Referring clients who are seeking face ... Signposting to and providing factual information about the role of other organisations or services who can support an individual. • Carrying out welfare benefit calculations. • Providing a high standard
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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
