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Purpose of the research 6 3. Method 9 4. Findings 10 • Issues with data collection 10 • Waiting for care 11 • Addressing the issues 14 • Support whilst waiting for care 18 • Support from the third sector ... 22 Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables Table 1 Time from a request for a care assessment and the assessment being completed 19/20 and 20/21 11 Table 2: Percentage completed assessments from referrals
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Acknowledgements The author of this report would like to thank the representatives of local Age UK Brand Partners (Cheschire, Darlington, North Tyneside, South Lakeland, South Tyneside and Teeside), the Community ... particular Nicola Hart) and older people participating in the project who shared information for this evaluation. Author Vinal K Karania is Research Manager at Age UK with responsibility for Evaluation
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for Wales Emma Lewis VSCP Welsh Advocacy Conference Public Hearings Public Hearings Key facts about the Inquiry ● Set up in 2015 to investigate organisations and institutions that have failed to protect ... Independent of government ● Does not have the power to convict people of criminal offences, determine civil liability or award compensation ● Inquiry has offices in Cardiff, Darlington, Exeter, Liverpool
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please see the Community Energy Programme Evaluation Report, or its accompanying summary, or contact Vinal K Karania at Vinal.Karania@ageuk.org.uk Cold weather has shown to increase the demand on the heath ... heath service, and with cold homes in particular, it is believed to be the main reason behind increases in respiratory and circulatory diseases in winter. Older people are more likely to suffer from cold weather
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support and build the capacity of the advocacy sector in Wales 11 3. Awareness raising 11 4. National developments in advocacy 13 Social Services and Well-being Wales Act (2014) - “the Act” 13 Regulation ... older people’s rights a reality will make Wales the best place in the world to grow old 15 Quality Performance Mark and Advocacy Charter 15 5. Analysis of the survey results 16 Advocacy services funded specifically
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These are the moments that made our year... We are proud of our many achievements this year, both in the UK and around the world. The moments we describe tell the story of our work, and the work of our ... Our vital work is shaped by five ambitions which are driven by the priorities that people in later life tell us matter to them – money, wellbeing, health and care, home and community. The moments demonstrate
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2015 2 This Evidence Review is intended to sum up what is known about the financial abuse of older people. It does not cover commercial abuse (scams) in any detail, nor the abuse of younger people. In ... it aims to provide the best available answers to the following questions: 1 What is financial abuse? 3 2 What is the prevalence of financial abuse of older people? 5 3 Who is at most risk of financial
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AgeUKIG54 2 What is Council Tax Reduction? Council Tax is a property-based tax you pay to your local council. If you’re on a low income, you might be entitled to help paying it. This help is known as Council ... All local councils use the same Council Tax Reduction scheme for people over State Pension age – which is what this guide focuses on. If you haven’t yet reached State Pension age, the scheme can vary between
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about this factsheet 3 1.1 Definitions and terminology 3 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 5 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying ... relevance to the social care system in Wales 5 3 Background – obtaining help from your local authority and the financial means test for care home provision
