some benefits specifically to help with bills in the winter, such as the Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount . You can contact Age Cymru Advice for further information. Call 0300 303 44 98 ... bust, as there are considerations if your account was in credit, or if you usually receive the Warm Home Discount. Can I get support from my energy supplier? If you're finding it difficult to keep up with
and have fun. That is so much better than staying at home alone I feel. Any worries one may have suddenly become smaller issues and I have improved I feel on my listening skills too. What would you say
Exercise at home Hopefully you will find these resources useful to help maintain a healthy and active life when we are all spending more time at home. If you've not done physical activity for a while, ... people who are 50+ so it's never too late to get started. It's a physical activity that can help you improve your own health and wellbeing in a safe and sociable manner. Check with your doctor We recommend
The Government is consulting on regulations that determine the basic build standards for all new homes. These include: accessibility, space, security, water efficiency, energy, indoor environmental standards ... the consultation paper, is to create three separate categories or levels of accessibility for new homes (linked to space standards). This would involve retaining the existing building regulations on accessibility
professional advocacy through a sustainable, strategic approach To improve the availability of advocacy services to adults across Wales To improve the well-being of individuals through advocacy and to give them ... control over their well-being outcomes Promoted positive approaches to well-being and support improvements to safeguarding by giving people with protected characteristics a stronger voice. What did people
or illness. It can be provided in any setting including, but not limited to, a care home, a hospice or your own home. Eligibility is decided via a full assessment where the ‘nature’ , ‘intensity’ , ‘complexity’ ... the end of a period of acute hospital treatment – has finished and it is agreed no further improvement in your condition can be expected. When someone’s social care and support needs are being
on the lifetime homes standard), and optional category 3 standard (based on Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide) - but makes no changes to the core standard applied to all homes, Part M of the building ... to the current consultation. Key points and recommendations All new homes should be required to meet the lifetime homes standard. There could be long term social and economic costs associated
Government to take account of this demographic change and ensure that policies are tailored accordingly. Improving older people’s rights and tackling ageism Ageism is endemic in our society. One of the consequences ... to ensure employers treat older workers fairly Take steps to tackle ageism in the labour market Improve the Windrush Compensation Scheme and transfer its administration to an independent body Implement
1 FAQ’S for Care Home Volunteers 1. Do I need to have had both Covid-19 Vaccinations? We ask that you inform us of what vaccine(s) you have had and when. You can do this on your application form. 2 ... will need to take a Covid test before you enter the care home. The care home manager will arrange for your test and PPE.You must let the care home know if you’ve any symptoms of Covid or if you’ve come
Consultation Response Ref 3115 Energy and Climate Change Committee inquiry into home energy efficiency and demand reduction October 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce ... behalf of the House of Commons and the electorate. It has invited written evidence for its inquiry into home energy efficiency and demand reduction. Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping