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January 2021 the final two roles have been filled and we welcome Briony and Janet. Our HOPE team is now complete and consists of fifteen members. A word from our team Rachael Wellings and Sian Hughes ... Hughes are our Project Officers for Conwy and Denbighshire and Gwynedd and Anglesey respectively. This is their contribution for our newsletter edition, detailing their journey so far through Wales as
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Consultation Response Together for a Dementia Friendly Wales (2017-22) March 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe ... Question 1 - Dementia strategy themes We believe the themes cover many of the key areas where changed is needed to improve lives for people living with dementia and their cares across Wales but would like
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Sheffield Inquiry Terms of Reference The scope and purpose of the Inquiry is defined in its Terms of Reference, which state that it should: ● consider the extent to which state and non-state institutions ... Established to assist the Inquiry by providing a victim and survivor perspective to all aspects of its work ● Provide advice and guidance to the Chair and Panel ● Consists of members who bring together
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after 6 April 2016. It also has information about the old State Pension for people who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016. It explains how to claim your pension and what to do if you have a ... a change of circumstance. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April but rules and figures can sometimes
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been provided to delegates when signing up to the webinar and formed the basis of discussions around its key five principals: https://qualityadvocacy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Operating-Principles26 ... breakout rooms on the day were asked to consider; why the principles were important to them, what was challenging and what was working well. Summary of Group Discussions: The historic difficulties relating to
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how you crochet it: Start by making the body. Work 6 dc in a magic ring. [6] round 1: inc in all 6 st. [12] round 2: (dc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times. [18] round 3: (dc in next 2 st, inc ... approx. between rows 5-6. eyes: (make 2) Using a 2.5mm hook, Start 5 dcs in a magic ring. [5] Age UK is a registered charity (number 1128267) Either insert a 4mm plastic satety eye into the centre or embroider
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Advocacy services – for support during the care needs assessment and care planning processes 33 8.1 What is advocacy? 33 8.2 Advocacy from a charitable or voluntary organisation 33 8.3 Advocacy from Llais ... residential or nursing home 48 12.5 Options where a large amount of care is needed, but someone doesn’t want to be discharged to a care home 50 12.6 Self-management support from
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2023) 8 3.2 Obtaining information on how to make a complaint 9 3.3 Who can make a complaint and about what? 10 3.4 Which members of staff have responsibility for complaints handling? 12 ... concerns or complaints locally 20 4.1 Resolving an issue without making a formal complaint 20 4.2 What to expect if you feel you need to make a formal complaint 20 4.3 Acknowledging and pursuing your complaint
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hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Wales, providing care for family, friends, and neighbours. It’s estimated that unpaid carers provide 96% of all care provided in our communities in Wales, and that ... difficult. It can affect your employment, your finances and both your physical and mental health. In Wales, if you’re a carer, you are not alone and you are entitled to support. The Carers Project is a national
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participating in the project who shared information for this evaluation. Author Vinal K Karania is Research Manager at Age UK with responsibility for Evaluation & Impact. He designs, manages and carries ... considered by future services that are aimed at supporting older people have a warm home. This report is structured as follows: Section 2 presents the evidence of the adverse impact of cold homes on older
