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older carers in Wales. This guide aims to help you answer some of the big questions about getting help as a carer - what you're entitled to, who you should speak to, and what other support is available. ... the right to receive information, advice and assistance, to having your views taken into consideration, unpaid carers have certain rights enshrined in Welsh law. We've produced this leaflet to help you
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of support for adult carers. This guideline is due to be published in July 2019 and as part of the development process, stakeholders have been invited to comment on the document that outlines who and what ... step towards improving carer’s practical and emotional support so they can continue to make a substantial contribution to the care and support of a loved one. Key points and recommendations Age UK’s detailed
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AgeUKIG55 Tips for making your home dementia friendly. At home with dementia. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared
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relates to the challenge of providing a service where demand far outstrips supply and against the backdrop of ever reducing funding levels. Funding levels impact greatly on commissioners’ ability to plan ... Despite the will of staff and leaders to provide good quality care and support as envisaged through the Social Services and Well-being Act, changes to date appear to have largely been small in scale, rather
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London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to provide guidelines to explain how they interpret their objectives and choose their business plan priorities. The ... explains the FCA’s approach and asks the key questions they need to answer as a conduct regulator. These include questions relating to consumer responsibility and vulnerability, their role in encouraging
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covers the topics of crisis response, home-based intermediate care, bed-based intermediate care and reablement. These collectively aim to help people: Safely return home from hospital. Effectively recover ... or nursing care. The finished guideline is due to be published in October 2017 and as part of the development process, stakeholders have been invited to comment on the draft (available online here). Age
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Universal Credit. 2 What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a means-tested, non-taxable benefit to cover basic living expenses. There are different elements payable depending on your circumstances – ... £617.60. Visit www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get to see rates for the other elements of Universal Credit. In Northern Ireland, go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/universal-credit. Can I claim
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all branches across the UK), leaving hundreds of thousands of older people without convenient access to basic banking services. This rate has accelerated in the past year, with more than 600 bank branches ... MPs to respond to closures in your local area, as well as supporting services to become “Age Friendly”. The importance of bank branches Age UK is calling for all banks and building societies to work
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Advocacy Manager Job Purpose: To deliver independent advocacy to people with a diagnosis of dementia and to promote and develop the service. Main Responsibilities: 1. To provide independent, person led ... dementia, enabling them to express their views, wishes and concerns. 2. To enable people with a diagnosis of dementia to access the services and support that they need and to have a voice in decisions
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Advocacy Manager Job Purpose: To deliver independent advocacy to people with a diagnosis of dementia and to promote and develop the service. Main Responsibilities: 1. To provide independent, person led ... dementia, enabling them to express their views, wishes and concerns. 2. To enable people with a diagnosis of dementia to access the services and support that they need and to have a voice in decisions
