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score of just three or less out of ten. Older people told the survey that hazards such as uneven services, illegally parked cars, and pavements obstructed with bins restricted access for users of wheelchairs ... lonely.’ High levels of positivity about some services However, many older people spoke highly of some of the services in their area. Access to local services such as banks and shops, public transport, suitable
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warm, safe and well through cold weather. The guide also includes information on organisations and services you can contact for more advice and support. Winter wrapped up guide Thank you to the Welsh
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Order form Select the number of free publications you wish to order using the form below and complete your details overleaf. There’s no limit to the amount you can order and postage and packaging is free ... AC0001 when ordering. Order your FREE guides in any of the following ways: Call us on: 08000 223 444 Complete your details and return this slip by FREEPOST (no stamp required) to: Age Cymru FREEPOST RTZG-JHGC-RYJJ
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should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people ... 1 Office for National Statistics, Labour market statistics August 2016 2 Office for National Statistics, Regional Labour Market Statistical Bulletin, August
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this needs to ensure everyone with a legitimate expectation of receiving a pension based on their partner’s contributions is able to accrue a single-tier pension of at least the same amount. State Pensions ... some unemployed or disabled people do not receive benefits - perhaps because they have a working partner – but may still need to claim and fulfill work conditionality requirements in order to maintain their
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muted. People in poor health or who are terminally ill might also benefit, as might surviving partners of someone with a single life annuity, while there are various groups for whom cashing in an annuity ... from a family member or fraudster. And while some surviving partners might benefit if they are left a lump sum, there is a risk that other partners may lose out if they are relying on future income from a
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working safely and efficiently. It needs to be checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer and serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions. And why not use the free heat provided by the sun ... testing them weekly. They are only useful if they work. If in any doubt, contact your local fire service. And if you’re using an open fire or stove get your chimney swept by a qualified chimney sweep on
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for advocacy The decision making process for professionals exercising functions under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.All references are to the Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy). 1 ... should considerthe role of other forms of advocacyand signpost the person to appropriate advocacy services (paras 32, 79).6 . If the required support cannotbe provided by an appropriate individual, through
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the right to: • receive information, advice and assistance from your Local Authority about support services like practical help at home, support groups near you, or counselling to help deal with stress. • ... or arrange respite care to give you a break. • have your views taken into consideration by social services when they’re deciding how best to meet the needs of the person you care for. If your needs as a
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transfusion ⚫ to guide your Attorney should they need to make decisions on your behalf or to guide a partner, family, close friends, or health or care workers if they are asked what you would want. 5 Making ... your breathing or heart. You may decide you do not want CPR should the need arise. If so, you can complete a DNACPR form with your GP or healthcare team in advance to be kept with your medical records. Practices
