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project provides independent advocacy support to local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their own lives and thereby avoid getting into a crisis situation ... committed to helping others participate and engage through independent volunteer advocacy support, raising awareness of advocacy, and developing volunteer skills. The project helps people who may
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may not be so obvious. Although ageism is often seen as a workplace issue, you may face it when you’re out shopping, at the doctor’s surgery, or even when ordering products and services over the phone. ... you are ‘too old’ being refused membership to a club or trade association because of your age. Ageism at work Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) have further information on this topic.
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fundraiser. Equally impressive was the amount of work they have done to better understand the challenges facing many older people and then following their motto by ‘turning concern into action’. We’re encouraging ... sponsorship for committing to 10,000 steps a day – or as many as they can for the month of July to help support our invaluable advice and friendship services. Keeping with the walking theme, read about
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Expressing preference for particular accommodation Protecting property of persons cared for away from home Part 5: Charging and financial assessment Power to impose charges Financial assessment Determination ... Reviews relating to charging Part 7: Safeguarding Adults at risk Adult protection and support orders Duty to report adults at risk Duty to report children at risk Part 9: Cooperation and partnership Arrangements
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overall and for each of the five individual domains (see Figure 3 of our summary report, available at www.ageuk.org.uk/wellbeingresearch). 2. What does it tell us? The Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in ... being the largest contribution to the wellbeing score, see Figure 1 in the summary report, available at www.ageuk.org.uk/wellbeingresearch ) that the average wellbeing score for older people in the UK
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vouchers worth £125m have been either lost, delayed or unclaimed. The UK Government pledged to give every home with an electricity supply in Britain £400 through its Energy Bills Support Scheme with payments spread ... direct debits. However, customers with traditional prepayment meters need to redeem their vouchers at post offices or PayPoint shops. Crucially, the government has said that customers can contact their
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for a more positive future for themselves, their families and generations to come – and are eager to help bring it about. According to the 2021 Census Data, approximately 1,300,100 people who live in Wales ... governments to take account of this demographic change and ensure that policies are tailored accordingly. At this General Election, we want to see all political parties propose practical policies to support older
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challenges when people's rights are under threat or at risk. We want to make sure people know about independent advocacy and how it can help people secure their rights. We also want to remind ... project and Carer’s Project looked at the ways that people living with dementia and their carers aren’t alone. Loneliness, isolation and to an extent feeling without help have been a running theme through
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if a scam has made you feel anxious, fearful or guilty. They provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams. Contact the 24-hour Samaritans helpline on 116 123 if you feel ... become victim to a scam. Look out for these warning signs: Unusual amounts of post or letters in their home Evidence of large cash withdrawals or multiple cheque payments Lack of money to pay for other things
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uk Contents Factsheet 42w February 2024 Obtaining disability equipment and home adaptations in Wales Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 42w February ... disability equipment and home adaptations 6 2.1 Disability equipment 6 2.2 Adaptations 7 2.3 Differences and overlaps between disability equipment and home adaptations 7 3 Local
