under the pre-2016 system, you’ll be given a ‘starting amount’. This will be whichever of the following that’s higher: Either the amount you would have received under the pre-2016 system including basic and
wanted and made sure the others involved saw me as an equal person”. “My advocate really knew the system, something I didn’t. They helped me understand my rights, and made sure that any choices I was making ... yn fy nhrin yn gyfartal â phawb arall”. “Yn wahanol i mi, roedd fy eiriolwr yn gwybod sut roedd y system yn gweithio. Fe’m helpodd i ddeall fy hawliau, gan wneud yn siŵr fy mod i’n gwneud dewisiadau ar
latest information regarding BT’s switchover to digital voice as it plans to turn off the old analogue system. And we feature the Welsh Government’s advice on how to make better use of your local nurse practitioners ... with set up, you should contact your telephone provider. If you have telecare services, like a call alarm, either provided by the local authority or by a private company, contact your provider to check what
duties. It may be shared by a team of support staff living off-site. In some schemes, an emergency alarm system is the main way for residents to get help and assistance. Information about a scheme manager’s ... planned maintenance of the exterior and communal areas. ⚫ the scheme manager service. ⚫ emergency alarm provision and upkeep. ⚫ management fees – the management organisation may charge a fee for staff time
Ensure that businesses, the media, third sector organisations and community groups have a support system and policies in place to ensure that older people feel included and represented in society • Support ... aside for a sudden emergency such as replacing a broken cooker. The complexities of the benefits system results in many older people not claiming their full entitlements. Age Cymru provides information
advised Emlyn of various energy efficiency grants that can help with repairs or updating his heating system and provided a benefit check to ensure he’s claiming everything he’s entitled to. We directed him
authorities that charge for residential care. However, our key concern is to ensure that the social care system is funded to meet the needs of our ageing population. It is vital that all older people have access
Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) at every step of their journey through the social services system, including at their first point of contact. The Part 10 Code of Practice on Advocacy (“the Code”)
your property, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This will make sure that not only is your heating system safe but it is working as efficiently as possible. Get the flu jab This year it’s more important ... supplier about improving the insulation in your home. It is also important to make sure all your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. 4 The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Winter
available methods. 9. Ensure and maintain accurate and up to date records utilising our case management system and other databases, relating to all aspects of the service in the region to provide for the effective