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information needed for assessment, payment, analysis, outcomes measurement and evaluation. Gifts can manage and record interactions with applicants and grantees by generating email and paper correspondence ... an ad hoc basis. External documents, such as annual reports / financial information and contracts, can also be stored electronically and linked to the appropriate records to be accessed at the click of
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rarely gave us any time alone together and on one occasion Arthur was taken seriously ill and transferred to hospital without them notifying me. The man I love could have died and I wouldn’t have been ... She didn’t push but she gave plenty of positive messages that she didn’t have a problem. At 78 I finally feel I’m safe to be me.’ Julie The contrast of these two experiences highlights the importance of creating
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Creating an age friendly Wales Picking up prescriptions • You can pick up a prescription on behalf of someone else. The prescription can be either electronic or a paper prescription. • Plan ahead where ... where possible to find out when the next prescription is due. If it can be ordered at least seven days beforehand this will help the pharmacist deal with urgent requests and queries. • You may need to take
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important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to ... Many older people rely on public transport, usually the bus, to get out and about. The free bus travel scheme has been invaluable in helping older people in Wales to retain their independence and remain
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money away from other essentials. The consequences for older people living on a low income can be devastating; it can exacerbate problems of loneliness and isolation and place health and wellbeing at risk ... around poverty and older people, and shine a spotlight on a range of services and approaches that can help to improve the financial inclusion of older people. In our opening article, Dr Victoria Winckler
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effects on people in Wales both individually and society as a whole. As all the priorities identified can not be addressed in the short term, it is vital that prevention is focussed upon to help people remain ... unable to access primary health services. If people are unable to access care at the time they need it, their situation can escalate and require more acute interventions. Our Experiences of people aged 50
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and important system of support that promotes and often sustains their independence. While there can be advantages in delivering some types of support at a local level we do not believe this is the case ... their families, clarity over their entitlement to support. AA provides a flexible cash payment that can be used in a way that meets individuals’ needs and promotes independent living. In line with the Government's
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of 28 Contents 1 About this factsheet 4 2 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 4 3 What are reablement, intermediate care and preventative services? 5 3.1 Preventative ... Guidance’ 9 5 Key points about reablement and intermediate care – ‘time limited’ care interventions that are free for six weeks 9 5.1 Re-assessments for extending care beyond
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Society (BGS) to undertake qualitative research to gain insights that can be used to help raise awareness of approaches to care that can prevent or minimise the impact of frailty on older people. The target ... Hospital ward managers were consulted in paired depth interviews lasting 75 minutes, to reflect the time pressures facing this audience while retaining the opportunity for participants to share experiences
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complement the existing advocacy providers across Wales. HOPE will engage with communities who can guide us to make sure the service we provide is right for the needs of older people and carers in ... concerns or don’t have the confidence to speak up about what they really need. This project will help shine a light on their needs and aspirations so they can live a more fulfilling and dignified later life.
