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foundational economy. What is the current position regarding the proportion of public contracts in Wales that go to Welsh suppliers? To what extent could increasing ‘local procurement’ by the public sector create ... residents; they must be able to make well-informed choices, and must be protected if things do not work out as expected. But also, the market must support the state’s intention to ensure that all those who
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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 50% more likely to fall again, with ... do simple exercise daily, change your environment and don’t sit in the same chair for too long. If you need structured exercise talk to your GP and get referred to the National Exercise Referral Scheme
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We're celebrating Volunteers Week by saying thank you to all our amazing volunteers. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who work with us to support older people in Wales. Our volunteers support ... 2022 520 people volunteered with us 11,500 volunteer hours were donated As a volunteer you can be proud of the vital contribution you make to the creation of an age friendly Wales We inspire our volunteers
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be needed by 2037 based on current demographic projections4. The Welsh Government defines a carer as “anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is ... need it. Without them, the health and social care systems would be swamped – there are twice as many carers as paid staff working in the combined health and social care systems6.
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(GTAP) support you to achieve the aspirations of the Act. Key points that we would like to underline: This tool is for you to use in an iterative way. It can be adapted and revisited as time passes ... We suggest you complete it in collaboration with your team and with partners where possible This tool is not designed to question you about facts and figures relating to commissioning of advocacy services
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home market by ensuring compliance with consumer protection legislation, improvements in the market as a whole are fundamentally constrained by the crisis in local authority funding. We urgently need a ... Scheme, which includes monitoring, or (preferably) through requiring membership of an approved scheme as a condition of CQC registration. CQC Fundamental Standards could also be amended to deal with the
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physically well whilst at home. As a ‘Friend’ you could help the person you’re supporting be aware of what could help them stay fit and well. Exercise If the person you’re supporting can’t leave the house ... some suggestions from NHS Wales for exercise that can be done from home. They can also be downloaded as pdfs to be given to people who don’t have access to the internet. • Sitting exercises: https://www
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Help with Council Tax 13 Working carers 16 Complaints 17 NHS Service 20 Organisations to support you 22 • National organisations 22 • North Wales 25 • Mid Wales 28 • West Wales 31 • South Wales ... Guide for Older Carers in Wales 3 Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project Do you look after someone? You’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Wales, providing care
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on behalf of someone else? If yes, do you have the permission of the person you are referring. If yes, your name, contact number and relationship to the person you are referring For use for registration ... Once completed sen d it to: Friends@agecymru.org.ukWe’d like to keep you informed about our vital work. Please tick or circle the areas you’re interested in: Arts [ ] Campaigns [ ] Events [ ] Fundraising
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people, wherever they live. We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom, formed in April 2010 as the new force combining Help the Aged and Age Concern. We have almost 120 years of combined history ... currently underutilised. 1.6. It should be viewed as positive that the number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications is rising, as it shows that more people are being afforded the protections
