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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
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Later life in rural England Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work ... International. We seek to play a constructive role in debates around ageing and older people’s issues, drawing on the views, experience and expertise of older people and paying particular attention to the voices of
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AgeUKIG24 Looking after yourself physically and mentally. Healthy living. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared
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around your neck and mouth can help to protect your health. Breathing in cold air raises the risk of chest infections and increases blood pressure. ‘A hat is all I need to keep warm on a winter’s day.’ ‘A ... temperature for your bedroom to ensure that you are warm and well in winter. It’s best to keep your house at a stable temperature as sudden changes can be dangerous. Try to keep your main living room
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Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This is a response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) call for evidence and views on the cash savings market study to see whether competition in this market is working ... will examine competition in the market and any obstacles to consumers switching their savings between accounts, including the information available to them. About Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social
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leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Health
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this factsheet This factsheet provides information about later life for trans people. It is intended to provide information and advice and does not offer any opinions or views on the subject matter. The ... of where to go for further information and support. Terminology used by trans people to describe their experiences and identities is varied and changes over time and context. We are committed to reflecting
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Wales Contents Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project 3 Identifying and supporting older unpaid carers in Wales 4 Your rights 5 Carers needs assessment 6 Should I talk to my GP? 8 Benefits and financial ... support 11 Help with Council Tax 13 Working carers 16 Complaints 17 NHS Service 20 Organisations to support you 22 • National organisations 22 • North Wales 25 • Mid Wales 28 • West Wales 31
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who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance misuse”1. According to the 2011 census, there were 369,186 ... It is these carers, rather than health and social care professionals, who provide the bulk of care to those who need it. The health and social care systems simply could not cope without them. Estimations
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moving to live in a care home. 2 Age Cymru: Making relationships count Introduction This guide focuses on the practical and emotional issues people often encounter when making the decision to support ... support someone to move into a care home. It aims to raise awareness of the needs of older carers and the value of engaging them as experts in the care of the person they care for. It also provides insights
