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abuse and/or neglect, our factsheet on this topic may be helpful: Factsheet 78w: Safeguarding older people in Wales from abuse and neglect For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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rising and more people needing to work for longer, it is inevitable that the welfare-to-work system will experience a rise in the number of older jobseekers over the next few years. People aged 50+ on the ... labour market to deliver successful outcomes to more disadvantaged job seekers, particularly for people with multiple barriers. The Government has developed a strong, and welcome, focus on Fuller Working
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of direct payments to NHS continuing healthcare 16 7 Support services for people who are eligible for direct payments (and have mental capacity) ... you already receive local authority services 21 9.1 Services during an ‘interim’ period when you are considering a direct payment
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activities in every care home in Wales Whilst people are living longer, this does not necessarily equate to living healthier. It’s vital that older people living in care homes have access to a range
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referrals from one local authority to another 54 6.11 Local authority duty to protect people’s personal possessions and property 56 7 Challenging decisions made by the local authority 57 7.1 ... and contains the procedures for local authorities in Wales with regard to how they should assist people who are homeless, or threatened with becoming homeless. Factsheet 89w January 2024
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: September 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about ... guide applies across the UK. Next steps It’s a good idea to write down the numbers for some of these people and organisations – they might come in handy. Local Age UK: ....................................
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to meet the unmet social care needs of older people in England? - Iparraguirre Page 1 How much would it cost to meet the unmet social care needs of older people in England? Prof Jose Iparraguirre, Chief ... Introduction Last year, Age UK estimated that 1,004,000 older people between 65 and over have unmet social care needs –roughly 31 per cent of older people with difficulty in carrying out activities of daily
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2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance ... 2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance
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everyone make the most of later life. We help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. 2. We welcome the opportunity to respond ... needs of older people. In this paper we respond to selected relevant questions, noting in brackets the corresponding paragraph number from the consultation document. 3. Over time, older people are increasingly
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with some of Wales’ most creative artists to give older people access to quality arts activities. Our cARTrefu artists have enabled hundreds of older people in Wales to create their own art through sessions ... participating in arts activities. There are simple things you can do to create the right environment for older residents to feel relaxed and creative: • Make sure the TV is switched off • Play some relaxing music
