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this Budget to cheer older people like these. “The extra funding for the NHS is welcome but we fear will do little more than slow down the decline in its ability to meet the needs of a growing older population ... settlement for social care spending. This is an important context for the Budget announcement that the NHS will get £6.3 billion of additional money over the next four years. Of this, £2.8 billion, spread over
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welcome the proposal that older people’s needs will be taken into account in the Access Audit (3.1.2) and Access Plan (3.1.4), and that focus groups will be involved in testing proposals before they are
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consultation should: Include a cost ‘cap’ as well as a ‘floor’ – knowing that your expenditure on care will be capped at a reasonable amount, as Sir Andrew Dilnot recommended, would be beneficial for many older ... shouldn’t be funded by older people alone and if they are to pay even more, it must be clear how this will work in practice what they’ll get in return Be realistic about just how much or how little money
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cause isolation and feelings of loneliness. Removing these barriers to create an age friendly Wales will increase opportunities for older people to pursue an interest, join in and have a role in their communities ... up in my pyjamas and I don’t get changed.” “You are cautious in case you fall down because there will be no one to pick you up.” Age Cymru believes loneliness should be recognised and treated as a public
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older people now retaining natural teeth. Some have complex medical needs with comorbidities and many will become dependent on others for aspects of daily living that others take for granted – such as brushing ... targets, and the flexibility in setting the targets, help offset the risk and that service change will release efficiencies directed to more access for a given total contract value. We would not, therefore
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understanding of independent professional advocacy Learning outcomes At the end of this module learners will: 1. Be able to describe what advocacy is and why it is important 2. Have identified the key principles ... answers in the group to discuss any arising issues Advocacy relationship • A relationship based on trust and empowerment • Not based on best interests, but on what the individual’s wishes are • Able to identify
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the most excluded older people in central and south Manchester. Moreover, the findings of this work will play a direct role in the development of the city’s plans for the neighbourhoods in which the research ... they know where things and people are. And newcomers give a fresh perspective too. Ü Trust and commitment: people trust information from those they know and local AFM champions makes projects more effective
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health care, and driving up standards and quality to ensure older people in Wales can be confident they will receive dignified care in all settings. Summary of Public Policy Proposals General • Older people ... ensure that Local Health Boards comply with sustained implementation of the recommendations of the ‘Trusted to Care’ report, and attain consistent standards of hospital care across Wales, through effective
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become victims of financial exploitation every day. Not only do they lose money, but the loss of trust and dignity can have severe impacts on their health and well-being. Older people are targeted not ... more vulnerable to exploitation. We know if nothing changes the problem of financial exploitation will only get worse as the number of older people and their assets continue to grow. AARP is tackling financial
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on the future direction of public policy. We hope that any Government consultation on care funding will also consider how reform could help to improve transparency and consumer protection in this marketplace ... so improving quality is a vital step to improving engagement and providers must earn the public’s trust. We are not convinced that having insurance products available would encourage engagement – these
