with other national charities, takes part in Free Wills Month, offering supporters the opportunity to have a will written or updated free of charge.
treatment you want, or refuse some types of medical treatment in certain situations, if you lack capacity to make or communicate your decisions at the time.
There are a number of reasons why you might need someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf. A power of attorney can make decisions for you.
If you have a complaint about the social care you have received or want to make an appeal about a decision regarding your care, you have rights which are explained here.
multi-disciplinary team’s recommendation 26 5.5 The Local Health Board’s decision 28 5.6 ‘Underpinning Principles’ to the assessment and eligibility process (including a ‘person-centred’ approach) ... situations 36 6 Giving consent and mental capacity issues in regard to NHS CHC 37 7 Advocacy support in relation to NHS CHC decisions 38 7.1 Advocacy services if someone has capacity
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that they support, as well as professionals and organisations working with and for carers, in order to update and refresh the Carers Strategy: Second National Action Plan 2014-2016. Key points and recommendations ... publicly-funded social care services, means the contribution of informal carers is critical and only set to increase in the future. Many carers are older people themselves and may face additional challenges
Primary Care and Public Health is seeking views on specific aspects of the NHS Five Year Forward View to accelerate positive behaviour change towards prevention and self-care. The NHS Five Year Forward View ... leaders in England, and sets out how the NHS needs to evolve over the next five years. This inquiry focuses on the further steps that may be taken to affect behaviour change and concentrates on information
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General Election 2024 From pensioner poverty to digital exclusion, we highlight the key challenges you face today A spotlight on mental health and wellbeing Guide to help you have more money in your pocket ... he announced his intention to hold a general election on 4 July 2024. We were delighted to publish our Blueprint for older people in Wales setting out the key issues we wish to see the new UK Government