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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation The CMA is carrying out a market study into care homes for older paper, to review how well the market works and if people are
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combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. We are a national charity and social enterprise working to transform later life in the UK and overseas. Our vision is of a world in which older people flourish. We aim ... This set out the vision for road safety and focuses on decentralisation and empowerment, alongside a workplan for action for all government, service providers and citizens. The Transport Select Committee
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Practice guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 10 3 Making a decision about going into a care home 11 3.1 Introduction 11 3.2 Social services assessments and possible financial ... 15 3.4 If someone is in hospital and may need to move into a care home 16 3.5 Possible alternative options to moving into a care home – are
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Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its ... websites, companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies or charities. Date of publication:
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During December, we enjoy nothing more than to put on our glad rags, have a drink (or two) enjoy our office Christmas party and call a taxi to take us home. But what if those little things could bring ... for people who really need our support right now? The emergence of Coronavirus this year has meant a rapid change of lifestyle for many of us with lockdown restrictions for our communities and significant
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Many people dream of moving abroad after they retire. However, moving abroad is a big step, and there are lots of things you should consider first, especially when it comes to your finances. Visit the ... may be changes in the UK you need to prepare for. If you’re a British national, you’ll be able to return to the UK to live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as
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case it's harder to leave the house. A bottle of water could be handy if the water supply is interrupted. Have torches handy around the home in case of a power cut. And some spare batteries ... event of a power cut – you can report a power cut and get information and advice if there is one in your area. You can also register with your supplier so they'll call you in the event of a power cut
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capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment, and who are deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. This factsheet covers what deprivation of liberty means, the required procedure ... required once someone has been deprived of their liberty, and what can be done if there are concerns about a deprivation of liberty. Further information about mental capacity is in factsheet 22, Arranging for
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Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary ... websites, companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies or charities. Information
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health act, under guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental ... If not, are they facing serious medical treatment, a safeguarding concern or DoLS? Or does their RPR need support in their role? If so, they have a legal right to an IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity
