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you all. We’d love to connect with some of your residents to find how they are doing at the moment via zoom. Having a chat can really help wellbeing in general but we’d also like to record resident’s thoughts ... go towards a Welsh Government report which may help to shape future care policy. For more info email suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk. This is the link to our pilot film taken from the voices of the residents:
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South East Wales) Job Purpose: To meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers within the region to deliver support at a community ... all volunteers have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to starting the role. 7. Provide ongoing support to volunteers. 8. When referrals are received, match the service user with the
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Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 7 3 Background – obtaining help from your local authority ... Local authority duties in regard to information & advice and advocacy for people assessed as needing a care home 11 4 A care home resident’s right to choose which home they
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Universal Credit. 2 What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a means-tested, non-taxable benefit to cover basic living expenses. There are different elements payable depending on your circumstances – ... £617.60. Visit www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get to see rates for the other elements of Universal Credit. In Northern Ireland, go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/universal-credit. Can I claim
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Getting your affairs in order and thinking about your care needs Thinking about end of life 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by ... Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared
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twitter.com/agecymru 2 The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Autumn Edition 2021 Funding our services to meet an increasing demand will be one of our key challenges By Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive, September ... activity programmes have been getting back into communities across Wales. It’s great to hear that people have been able to enjoy our Walking, Nordic Walking, Tai Chi and LIFT sessions where they have become
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particular circumstances can be in serious danger. Those who rely on an oxygen machine or stairlift, who can’t easily get out of the house or who live alone may be at risk. The nightmare scenario is an ... alone and cut-off in a crisis – this is what we must work to avoid. The Government recognises that our changing climate poses a growing threat to particular groups. The energy and financial services industries
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research 3 Current experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic 1. Positive experiences 5 2. Access to healthcare 8 3. Access to social care 15 4. Current challenges 17 5. Unpaid carers 24 6. Veterans 26 7. Employment ... Employment 27 8. Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic 29 9. Communication 31 The year ahead 1. Looking forward to 33 2. Challenges in the year ahead 35 3. Re-engaging with the community 37 4. Future finances 39 Current
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Prevent a Fall - Take Action Today Take 2 minutes to talk to an older patient Ask them if they’ve fallen recently or fear falling Help them take action today Care & Repair Cymru Ask Today Does your patient ... falling? (If not a medical problem) • Get them to focus on why, where and what may have contributed to their fall • Discuss actions they can take to reduce the risk of falling • Give them a Take Action
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 59w July 2023 How to resolve problems and make a complaint about social care in Wales Factsheet 59w July 2023 ... 2 of 55 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Definitions and terminology 6 1.2 Who can use the local authority social services complaints procedure? 7 2 Background
