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bed, washing and bathing, preparing meals, shopping or cleaning. The first step in obtaining help from the local authority social services department is to ask for an assessment of your needs. The ... own home – or in other community based housing such as extra-care sheltered accommodation – as safely and comfortably as possible. When arranged by the local authority, social care services at home are
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If you want to stay independent in your own home for longer, there are adaptations that can make your life easier. Read more information about adaptations and funding them here.
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Winter Fuel Payment is a non-means tested payment from the Government to help with heating costs. Most pensioner households will be able to receive it. Additionally, when the weather is especially ... cold for a sustained period, you may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment . There is also a Warm Home Discount scheme – an annual payment to help with the cost of energy during the winter. It's
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Social Security Advisory Committee’s consultation on changes to benefit rules for temporary absence from Great Britain February 2016 Ref 0316 All rights reserved ... Pension Credit can be paid when someone is temporarily out of Great Britain (GB). This will be reduced from 13 weeks to 4 weeks in most circumstances. The changes, due to come in on 1st April 2016, will affect
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Consultation Response Home office: strengthening the law on domestic abuse Ref 2314 Date: 15 October 2014 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... for older people including the development of health needs, retirement from work (resulting in increased contact), abuse resulting from stress associated with caring roles and social or geographical isolation
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Executive Summary Arts in Care Homes Policy Paper: Embedding arts and cultural activities in every care home in Wales Summary focused on the wellbeing of older people - August 2023 Recommendations
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Volunteer application form Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. All care home volunteer roles support us to improve lives and help us work towards an age friendly Wales. As a ... sheet of paper. Surname First Name / middle name Address: Post Code: Telephone number (Mobile or home) Email: Private and Confidential For official use only Application No Applicant name Applicant
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Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. © Age Cymru 2023 GDPR Statement: (care home) 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity do you know the applicant? 3. What ... could bring to their role as a volunteer This is a list of skills and qualities a care home would require from a volunteer. Please indicate how you would rate the applicant on each of these: Excellent
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Become a Care Home Volunteer - Together we can make a difference Being a care home volunteer is a rewarding role, helping as part of a warm and friendly environment. There are many personal benefits ... benefits to yourself as well as to residents and the care home staff. “It was a good feeling to be able to assist the Home in this important activity - important for residents and visitors. The feeling
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Care home Volunteer: optional follow up phone call After an application is received, you may choose to arrange a follow up phone call • Ideally this should be made within one week of receiving the application ... two-way conversation to confirm the suitability of the volunteering role for both Volunteer and Care Home. • The format used by Age Cymru is a basis for your conversation. The Volunteer Induction will be
