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in Wales.It’s importantthatWelshGovernmentandothershearfromolder people about your experiences and what matters to you.This surveywilltake15minutestocomplete.Your responseisanonymousbutifyouwantustocontactyouabout ... information⬛ OtherA2.a. Do you use the internet?⬛ Yes⬛ NoA2.b. If yes, how do you accessthe internet? (Select any that apply)⬛ Own smartphone⬛ Own tablet/iPad⬛ Own laptop or desktop computer⬛ At a library⬛ Th
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consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support Ref: 0815 Date: March 2015 All rights reserved. Third ... org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6
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1 Well-being statement Possible Barriers Reason for advocacy I know and understand what care, support and opportunities are available and use these to help me achieve my well-being. I can access ... my wellbeing. I am treated with dignity and respect and treat others the same. My voice is heard and listened to. My individual circumstances are considered. I speak for
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We have all been advised to self-isolate as much as possible to help protect us from the virus. This is particularly important for people over 70 and those with underlying health conditions because they ... living alone who may not have anyone to share their concerns. Others may just want to have a chat about what they saw on television last night. Hopefully, this initiative will help older people cope with
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Financial Abuse Evidence Review, November 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) ... 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 abuse? 7 4 What are the impacts of financial
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people ....................................................................................... 9 5 What works? .......................................................................................... ... ........................................................................................... 14 6 What are the challenges and barriers? ................................................................
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seekers A refugee is a person who, ‘owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside ... who is unable or, owing to such a fear, is unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country’. [1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees] 1 In the UK, only a small
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forms of discrimination, ageism is based on inaccurate stereotypes. These ageist attitudes are all too often reflected and amplified by the media. The effect of ageism is that older people frequently experience ... experience discriminatory treatment. As a result society is failing to benefit fully from the valuable resources that older people offer – as potential employees, volunteers, elected representatives and
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Attendance Allowance. 2 What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance Allowance (AA) is extra money for those who need help at home due to a disability or illness. If you’re over State Pension age (currently 66 ... women) and you need help with your personal care because of a physical or mental disability or illness, you may be able to claim AA. 3 How much is it worth? There are 2 different weekly rates. The rate you
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care and/or support needs 6 3.1 Introduction 6 3.2 Initial contact with the local authority and making a referral 7 3.3 Having an assessment of your needs 9 3.4 Deciding eligibility for service provision 10 ... have eligible needs 10 3.6 The care and support plan 11 4 How the local authority can help a carer – services for a family member or friend who assists someone with care needs 12 5
