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  1. Will the Treasury block social care reform again?

    borrowing is cheap, as it is now, even cautious economists feel more comfortable than usual in advocating it. Are we about to experience another disappointment after the PM’s promise to act and, ... government lending and guarantees. But it will also reflect demands that the NHS should have more spare capacity and that “something must be done about care homes, many of which have been run on a shoestring

  2. Supporting older people through change

    really wanted was help putting things in place to start living her life again and becoming the independent person she once was.” One of the first things Beatrice wanted to do was make a will. So Angela ... She is now moving forwards at her own pace in life and has made the first steps in regaining her independence.” Beatrice says, “With the help of Age Cymru Gwent I now have something positive to look forward

  3. NHS continuing healthcare

    health condition. To get NHS continuing healthcare you must: have ongoing significant physical and/or mental health needs, and having taken account of all your needs, it can be said that the main aspects or ... health or social care needs are being reviewed as part of a care needs assessment if your physical or mental health deteriorates significantly and your current level of care seems inadequate when your nursing

  4. Knitted together

    different faces, have a chat and it perks them up. “A lot of the group are also fiercely independent, but some are not very mobile. Knitting is something they can still do. I’ve seen how it ... keeping their fingers moving.” Sheila’s aware of the impact that the club has had on her mental and physical health. “I find knitting therapeutic. I’ve got a couple of health conditions

  5. How to make your home safer and more comfortable

    Simple changes to your home could make it safer and more comfortable for you, and help you stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. It’s not always easy to know where to start –

  6. The link between wealth and health

    back and make sacrifices during the cost of living crisis, very often at the expense of their own mental and physical health. One key finding is that older people are delaying retirement or going back to ... they have had to cut back on exercise and physical activity due to the cost. Older people’s mental health has also taken a hit, as many told us that they were socialising less and had cut back on

  7. The future of care for older people

    assuming the funding was there to deliver it, which applies to everything in this article. Given the capacity of COVID-19 to spread fast in shared living settings it could be a pragmatic and popular move. The ... that some are rejected by care homes as too costly or difficult to help, so the only place left is a mental health institution – desperately ill-suited to caring for them. Some care homes do a great

  8. Cascade Volunteer Training Programme

    care homes in personalised activity planning, to train volunteers in roles to support greater independence, mobility and social interaction using the concept of the Tea Party. Visit the NAPA website Life ... self esteem) to encourage older people into participating in activities to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. The training packs are flexible and adaptable, enabling them to be applied

  9. Housing options in later life

    your home and getting support with everyday tasks can make a big difference and help you stay independent at home for longer in later life. If you're finding it harder to manage at home, sheltered housing

  10. 4 NHS plans for 2025 that professionals should know about

    patients’ access to general practice (GP) and urgent dental care access accelerate patient flow in mental health crisis and outpatient care pathways. NHS providers are also being asked to make 4% efficiency ... expected to draw up plans to help people to remain independent for longer, prevent escalation of health and care needs and support people living independently. This can include things like timely, proactive

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