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benefit more people would be to extend the eligibility criteria so that more people were within the state system, even if they were self funded. Metering care costs is likely to prove complex and problematic ... They thought it was fairer if it more closely related to minimum income for pensioners – the rate of the new state pension plus relevant disability benefits. Age UK agrees with this and we strongly recommend
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approach their employer, how to handle sensitive discussions relating to personal issues, and what forms flexible working can take. ACAS should work on producing this. • Part-time working does not constitute ... principles involved in managing the extended right to request flexible working? The Code should state clearly that flexible working is often beneficial to both employer and employee, and should signpost
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support locally The government has advised that internet scams, postal scams and doorstep crime are all forms of financial abuse and are often targeted at adults who need care and support. If you are concerned
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disability or have had a stroke. Note: First language Welsh speakers The Putting Things Right guidance states that staff should be “sensitive to the requirements of first language Welsh speakers in the handling ... consistent with the limitation period which is in place for the consideration of clinical negligence claims (which is usually three years), but there are exceptions to the rule such as [where] the person who
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individuals, both throughout life and in older age, are often grouped together (LGBT) but actually form a diverse and heterogeneous group with varied and disparate needs. While the terms ‘lesbian’ and ‘gay ... homosexuality was illegal, or only recently legalised and, along with transgender, was classified as a form of ‘mental illness’.3 None-the-less, many of the concerns of the older LGBT population are the same
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mixture from step 1. Mix this together until it forms a dough – it’s best to use your hands for this part! 3. Once your mixture has come together to form a dough, place the dough on a flat, well-floured ... Then add the cold water, a teaspoon at a time, and continue to mix through until the mixture binds to form a dough. 3. Cover the bowl and put in the fridge for 15-30 minutes. Assembling the mince pies:
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age to shape our quality of life and lifestyle. And, of course, these three determining factors can form an infinite array of combinations; in later, as in earlier, life our well-being depends upon our being ... manager or other financial services provider (such as the postmaster or –mistress) is an important form of support. As banks move away from a branch-led service, financial services providers will need to
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actually have - there are huge differences in income and wealth among older people, with 1.9 million pensioners now living below the poverty line. Many older people have faced disadvantages which have cumulated ... meaningful consultation period. What can you do? 1. Raise the issue directly with the Secretary of State and Care Minister, informally or with a letter. We can help with drafting this if it would be useful
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in the same breath, but there are important distinctions. While social isolation is an objective state – defined in terms of the quantity of social relationships and contacts – loneliness is a subjective ... Safeguarding the Convoy: A call to action from the Campaign to End Loneliness5 • Loneliness – the State We’re In6 • Loneliness and Isolation: Evidence Review7 7 This document does not seek to rehearse the
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Act 2014 came into force in April 2016. The Act puts adult safeguarding on a statutory footing and forms a legal framework for adult protection in Wales. The Welsh Government has developed the Codes of Practice ... enable the person to take back some control. In order to deliver ‘voice and control’, in line with the stated intention of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, access to independent advocacy support
