only recently found out • Didn’t know what to do or where to go for help • Person now in residential home • Significant amount of scam mail responded to • Also received numerous scam telephone calls • Believed
the person you’re supporting is experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence whilst staying at home there is a free helpline. The helpline can advise women, men, children and people worried about a
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prescription sunglasses. Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV400 label. 3 When you’re at home. • Keep blinds down and windows closed when it’s cooler inside than out. • A damp cloth or a splash
items such as rent or mortgage, Council Tax, utility bills, food and drinks, communications in the home such as the telephone and internet, and transport with taxis and vehicle running costs. The Charity ... care workers in April this year. But it will take time for the initiative to make a difference in improving recruitment so the sector can start training enough staff to meet demand. Local authorities told
extra help at home? If so, you might be able to get a benefit called Attendance Allowance. Attendance Allowance is a benefit for older people who may need extra help to stay independent at home, due to an ... a long way. You can use it in any way you like to meet your needs and stay independent in your own home. The money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer. There are some other upsides to Attendance Allowance
stakeholders have been invited to comment on the draft quality standard, including the key areas for improvement that have been shortlisted (available online here). Age UK welcomes this quality standard as a ... table. 1 General Age UK welcomes this quality standard as a step towards supporting continuous improvement in older people’s independence and wellbeing, as well as clarifying expectations of service commissioners
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hardship and is having a knock on effect for entitlements to other benefits and support. As steps to improve the system we recommend: The first part of the PIP claim should be simplified and the main aim ... clients the feedback we have had is that this is relatively straightforward and some felt it was an improvement over DLA forms. On the other hand it can be very challenging for many disabled people to make a
We would like to rephrase principle one of the NHS to read: ‘The service is designed to improve and prevent, diagnose and treat both physical and mental health problems with equal regard’ (Annex ... no help at all from the NHS. It is estimated that depression affects 40% of older people in care homes, and 78% have at least one form of cognitive impairment. The evidence for both under-provision of