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scale and polish. Permanent fillings. Extractions of teeth. Oral surgery – including root canal work, or the surgical removal of a cyst. Band 3 = £260.00 This charge includes: Crowns or bridges ... 12 months, your dentist should carry out any work needed to repair or replace it free of charge. You should return to the NHS dentist who did the original work” (emphasis added). “Repairs to dentures are
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that enabling and empowering NHS staff to speak up about concerns around safety and care practices at work is a key element of securing patient safety. We welcome the ambition in the Review to foster a culture ... culture of openness and commitment to safety and improvement, which is a central part of the work that we have undertaken through the Dignity Commission, jointly with the NHS Confederation and the Local
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findings support Age UK’s view that for the secondary annuity market to be considered a success it must work for the lower-income group of consumers. The government and regulators must ensure that people with ... regulators as this new market develops. Working status People still in work are more likely to consider cashing in their income - seven per cent of those still working compared to three per cent of those already
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which change needs to be brought about to deliver an age friendly Wales. They cover areas such as work, social inclusion, housing and transport – all of which currently present a range of barriers that ... individuals can work together to help Wales become a beacon within the UK and Europe: demonstrating best practice in how it responds to the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population and works to ensure
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evidence and views on the cash savings market study to see whether competition in this market is working well for consumers. The study will examine competition in the market and any obstacles to consumers ... segment of the UK population is the oldest old (those aged 85+). Older people, who are no longer working, on a fixed income and with modest savings, are particularly vulnerable to a market which penalises
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A range of regional advocacy provider networks have been developed across Wales to complement the work of the National Network for Adults Advocacy in Wales. The networks are an opportunity ... Loneliness, isolation and to an extent feeling without help have been a running theme through the work of both projects during and after the pandemic and the easing of lockdown measures. We looked at
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or have their voices heard to empower them. We provide nonstatutory advocacy and that allows us to work with a broad range of advocacy needs. The projects have been managed and delivered by Age Cymru during ... avoided if the right people with the right knowledge are involved in discharge planning. Through our work with people living with dementia there is a consistent theme of family members and people with Lasting
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it is not simply one, but a combination of these risk factors that leads to a fall.9 Good detective work is therefore essential when it comes to determining the causes of, and effective treatment for a fall ... exercises as falls prevention (such as chair-based classes). This can reinforce misconceptions about what works. There are a number of evidence based exercise programmes, these are: • Otago • FaME (Falls Management
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efficiently 17 Winter myths 20 Useful organisations 23 Helpful telephone numbers 27 Supporting the work of Age Cymru 28 With a little preparation, and by following some simple suggestions, we can help ... (also see page 13 for more information on electric blanket testing). • Make sure your smoke alarm is working. You can ask your local fire service to check your home for fire safety. It’s free and you may be
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ensuring mainstream public health services and campaigns are inclusive, as well as undertaking specific work on public health issues that primarily affect people in later life. The Welsh Government must ensure ... late-onset drinking. The Welsh Government must have in place robust monitoring systems for the ‘Working Together to Reduce Harm Delivery Plan’ to ensure the implementation of a communication strategy which
