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covers what deprivation of liberty means, the required procedure for authorisation, the procedures and protections required once someone has been deprived of their liberty, and what can be done if there ... March 2024 to February 2025. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. If you are in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please contact Age Scotland or Age NI. Contact details can
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annuity income in exchange for a cash lump sum can be created, including how the process should work and what consumer protections might be necessary. Key points and recommendations Polling undertaken for ... Everybody considering cashing in their annuity should be compelled to take either financial advice, or if disproportionately expensive, guidance through Pension Wise. Whether or not consumers will need
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whose behalf they are being commissioned. 15. Domiciliary care services face a number of challenges if they are to provide a high quality service to the vulnerable older people of Wales. The care they provide ... maintaining their dignity. The relationship between quality and dignity is critical – it is not just about what support is provided, but about the way in which it is provided. We have high expectations of our domiciliary
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whose behalf they are being commissioned. 15. Domiciliary care services face a number of challenges if they are to provide a high quality service to the vulnerable older people of Wales. The care they provide ... maintaining their dignity. The relationship between quality and dignity is critical – it is not just about what support is provided, but about the way in which it is provided. We have high expectations of our domiciliary
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fit as a fiddle is a programme run by Age UK and funded by the Big Lottery Fund as part of the Wellbeing programme www.ageuk.org.uk www.fitasaf iddle.org.uk ... consultants. 4 Key messages Successes The Dementia Friendly programme has exceeded the goals set out in the bid to the Big Lottery Fund and met most of the expectations of participating local Age UK partners
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fit as a fiddle is a programme run by Age UK and funded by the Big Lottery Fund as part of the Wellbeing programme www.ageuk.org.uk www.fitasaf iddle.org.uk ... consultants. 4 Key messages Successes The Dementia Friendly programme has exceeded the goals set out in the bid to the Big Lottery Fund and met most of the expectations of participating local Age UK partners
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and to enjoy our many cultural sites, with the help of a friendly volunteer. Are you keen to get out and about in Cardiff and the Vale, but would appreciate support from a friendly face? We have volunteers ... sites across the city You’ll meet once a month to explore local parks, museums or galleries. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in getting involved, please email Kelly Barr or call
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judgment. The GCBH is convened by AARP with support from Age UK to offer the best possible advice about what older adults can do to maintain and improve their brain health. GCBH members come together to discuss ... incorporating into their lives. We know that many people across the globe are interested in learning what they can do to maintain their brain health as they age. We aim to be a trustworthy source of information
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entitlements. Additional health and care costs can make it very difficult for an older person to cope if they are already struggling financially so it is vital to maximise the support available. 7 Short 6 ... assessed. For example, if there are no current social care arrangements (either formal or informal) in place, then an assessment should determine whether they are now needed. If care is in place, the assessment
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future. 51% of respondents said they have not tried to access support either because they don’t know what’s available, are reluctant to seek external help for either themselves or the person they care for ... those raised by Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, that the needs of carers were not being fully met. Out of the 31 recommendations made by the committee, the majority were accepted by Welsh Government in
