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Volunteering Role: LIFT Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? I retired and wanted to do something useful. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I really enjoy the
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FASTEr THAN URBAN ENGLAND BETWEEN 2001 AND 2008. VILLAGES, hAMLETS & 5 Key calls for action Age UK wants all levels of government to take the following actions: Rural proof policies and services rural proofing ... cavity and loft insulation have led to a lack of funding for measures to upgrade solid wall and off gas properties, which are more common in rural areas (see page 16).6 Cuts to rural bus services do not
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help me achieve my well-being. I can access the right information, when I need it, in the way I want it and use this to manage and improve my wellbeing. I am treated with dignity and respect and treat
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wishes are considered and that their rights are upheld. 2 (ii) HOPE Volunteer Opportunity We also want to market the opportunity for people to become Independent Volunteer Advocates. HOPE is recruiting ... range of skills and backgrounds including older volunteers to provide peer support, students who may want some volunteering experience to enhance their skills and CV opportunities, people who are looking
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Volunteer Role: LIFT Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? To keep my body and brain active What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Everything What do you enjoy most
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Whether you want to remain in your own home; are looking for help for an older relative; are weighing up housing options or seeking advice on paying for care, we can help you. For more information call
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this sector (for example a Physical Adaptations Grant). Note: As per section 3 above, you may also want to contact the social services department for a full assessment of your needs. If you rent your home ... include: a fall detector; epilepsy sensor; chair and occupancy sensors; flood detector; gas leak valve shut-off sensor; a property exit sensor. In essence there are three types of telecare
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We’ve heard how some people across Wales haven’t been able to have the end of life care they wanted for their final journey; and for some, how difficult it’s been for people to get the care they ... some things we can all do to plan for later life that can give us peace of mind. That our wishes and wants are planned for if we become frail or ill. Having a conversation about your wishes
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factor 30) with four or five stars UVA and UVB protection. • Apply sunscreen generously. Ideally you’ll want to: o Apply as you’re getting dressed in the morning. o Apply again to areas not covered by clothes ... safety tip: Summertime is an ideal time to get your boiler and central heating system serviced by a Gas Safe Registered engineer, as they may not be in such high demand. You and your medication Medication:
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to apply for the blue badge parking scheme, and that alternative processes are available. We also want older people to know that they can request an alternative to an online application process if that’s ... of support that is available to them in older age. And others might feel they are managing or don’t want to be seen as needing to claim. Hopefully, this guide will encourage older people to seek the support
