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1 Consultation Response Increasing the minimum notice period for a ‘no fault eviction’ Welsh Government September 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives ... access to high quality services and the 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
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medications daily?Has it been 12 months or more since you had a medication review? Contact your pharmacist/ chemist for a medication usage review. This is a free service Eyesight Do you struggle to see objects ... suffered from some ‘near misses’ and do you fear falling? Speak to your GP who may be to refer you to a falls service At home Have you thought about trip hazards in your home? Are you getting up during the
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Policy Statement Social care November 2017 Summary Social care is a term that covers a wide range of services that are provided in a number of different locations. The term can be used to designate any ... pressures which local authorities are currently confronting. Social services, as statutory services, have a degree of legal protection that is not enjoyed by all local authority services, but are coming under
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as we grow older. From time to time we can all feel a bit sad or fed up, especially when something stressful or upsetting has happened. These are a normal reaction to life events and the feelings often ... persist for weeks and stop you functioning normally, then you may have clinical depression, which is a treatable condition. It’s estimated that one in six people develop clinical depression after they reach
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experiences of older people in Wales who’re looking after someone unpaid, this could be a family member, a friend or a neighbour. If you can answer Yes to all of the following questions, we’d like to hear ... hear from you: • Are you aged 50 or over and live in Wales? • Do you, unpaid, look after a family member, a friend or others because of longterm physical or mental ill-health or disability, or problems related
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Vaccinations? Check with the care home for their policy on vaccination requirement. 2. Will I need to take a Covid test and wear PPE? The care home manager will advise you on their current regulations for Covid ... Do not attend the care home if you have symptoms of Covid or if you’ve met someone who has received a positive test. 3. What training will I receive? You’ll be trained in essential subjects like Safeguarding
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Day to day tasks that many of us take for granted – like getting dressed, using the toilet, making a meal, or getting to the shops – can be almost impossible for many older people without help. Older people ... current situation There are a number of growing systematic issues in adult social care which need to be addressed at a national level. These are: Underfunding - There has now been a £160 million cut in total
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opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they facilitate residents' wellbeing. Are you interested in an engaging and unique volunteering activity? This is a chance to make a real difference ... Outgoing and confident What can you gain from this role? Meet and make friendships with new people in a supportive environment • The appropriate training and induction • Support from the care home • Great
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home safeguarding training: background information The Age Cymru Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over Zoom. Safeguarding ... to any safeguarding concerns or disclosures whilst in their role. A safe and confidential space for participants to discuss and gain a clear understanding of safeguarding Covering organisations policy
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Care & Repair Cymru A Top Tips Falls Guide for Carers It is often family or informal carers that will come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance ... assistance in managing situations or preventing a fall will be critical. Did you know? • • Older fallers are amongst the top three reasons why an ambulance is called. • • If you’ve fallen once, you are
