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Care (Wales) Act 2016 The Care Council for Wales Learning and Information Hub OPAAL launches Older People’s Advocacy Manifesto 2016 Page 13 Page 14 National Advocacy awards SIAA guidelines
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support the commitment to protect pensioners. Council tax is a major cost and it is essential that older people have the security of knowing that they will be entitled to a specified level of support wherever ... for older people through legislation is the best approach. Otherwise there is a risk of a more complex system where it is harder to guarantee that support for pensioners is protected. While older people
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advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed decisions, plan ahead ... promote the independence of older people, empowering them to make choices, secure their rights and act in their own interests1 Advocacy can be defined as: . For example, older people may require information
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Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older Take Action Today Falls Risk Check if you are at risk Action Medication Do you take 4 or more medications daily?Has it been 12 months or more since you ... to a falls service At home Have you thought about trip hazards in your home? Are you getting up during the night? Do you struggle with stairs/steps? Contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for advice on
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wales/get-support/local-support There are also forums that carers can join to share experiences with people in a similar situation: https://www.carersuk.org/help-andadvice/get-support/carersuk-forum Emergency ... social care needs they might have. For more information about the support available for unpaid carers during this time see: • Carers Wales • Carers Trust Wales If the person you’re supporting needs further
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gathered could be used in a short film/animation describing the experiences of care home residents during the Covid Pandemic. (This will be sent to person’s involved before being made public)4 . I give ... that my words can be used by Age Cymru to influence policy and projects related to the lives of people living in care homes. 7. I consent that my words (within the film and/or as written text) may be
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your DBS application has been initiated. This volunteering role involves contact with vulnerable older people therefore we require references and checks under our safeguarding practices. Although they take ... time, this means we can provide safe and rewarding experiences for you as a volunteer and our older people Please write in block letters, using black ink, or type. Where necessary continue your answers
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or skydive, knit, sing or bake, the money you raise will ensure we can continue to be here for older people in Wales when they need us the most. By completing a challenge you will not only be achieving ... huge personal goal, you'll also be raising much needed funds to go towards helping vulnerable older people across Wales. Knit Why not get involved in our Big Knit - we ask you to knit tiny woollen
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authority duties in regard to information & advice and advocacy for people with care needs 15 3.4 If someone is in hospital and may need to move into a care ... expensive accommodation 38 6.7 When the NHS makes the arrangement – i.e. for people who qualify for NHS continuing healthcare 40 6.8 Rehabilitation – intermediate care
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develop good practice. Page 7 Page 8 Recording Measurement of Personal Outcomes Older People’s Cancer Voices Page 9 Page 10 Useful training and events Age Cymru, Tŷ
