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cash in their income. Men are less likely to seek advice than women. Although based on a low sample size, the main reasons cited for considering taking the cash lump sum are for health, enjoyment and ... which can be found on our website. We are particularly concerned that people receiving means-tested benefits might be prevented from taking a cash lump sum, even where it is in their interest to do so, because
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people with dementia have been adopted, and to the design and delivery of services. Cultural changes are taking place with increased awareness of dementia amongst Age UK staff and volunteers. Local Age ... Organisational audits and action plans are a useful and effective tool to achieve change, especially when allowed to evolve and be used in a flexible way. Local Age UK feedback: ‘If you are involved in the services
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for the WILL Index: Why wellbeing? What are important components of wellbeing in later life? How older people in the United Kingdom are doing? Where and why wellbeing is low? What effect various ... to understand aggregated summary measure. It includes tiers such as domains and indicators, which are drawn from all the previous steps. The Index calculated is much more comprehensive – covering all aspects
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for the WILL Index: Why wellbeing? What are important components of wellbeing in later life? How older people in the United Kingdom are doing? Where and why wellbeing is low? What effect various ... to understand aggregated summary measure. It includes tiers such as domains and indicators, which are drawn from all the previous steps. The Index calculated is much more comprehensive – covering all aspects
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Are you looking after someone? If you are, you’re not alone. Around 3 in 5 of us will be carers at some point in our lives. Across Wales hundreds of thousands of people are providing help or support ... way that carers are supported, challenges remain. There are many in our communities providing care but do not see themselves as an unpaid carer and are not aware of their rights. There are many who don’t
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will continue to deliver work around advocacy although it will be different to that of GTAP. We are delighted to announce that we have been successful, with our partners at Age Connects and Age Cymru ... national network as part of the work of the Golden Thread Advocacy Programme (GTAP). The networks are an opportunity for services who currently provide advocacy, and those who would like to in the future
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your own care home place 21 Choosing a care home How to find the right care home 23 Can I choose where I go if the council or NHS is paying? 26 Settling in Making it feel like home 28 If you’re struggling ... you. Thinking about moving into a care home can feel overwhelming – especially when you don’t know where to start or who to contact. But this guide can point you in the right direction. It explains the different
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may also choose from the services below. Advocacy Services in Powys Children Learning Disabilities Are they detained under the mental health act, under guardianship or subject to a community treatment order ... admin@cadmhas.co.uk Do they lack capacity and have no appropriate family / friends to consult? If not, are they facing serious medical treatment, a safeguarding concern or DoLS? Or does their RPR need support
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procedures. Though older people are not generally considered large users of services covered by the proposed licencing arrangements, it is important that such services are properly regulated. We welcome ... This may increase the number of older people that seek acupuncture services for pain management. We are aware through our ongoing programme of engagement with older people that it is not always easy to find
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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, you may want to get ... physical activity in your local community. The session are fun and enjoyable and everyone who comes along has a good time. All of the exercises are done using safe seated and standing exercises so you can
