He missed out on Monty Python but Sir David Jason has had the last laugh. He talks to Cristina Odone
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Thursday 10 October 2013
Sir David Jason: How little David grew into a Goliath
New Forest advice service launched by Saints football legend
A NEW charity providing help and advice for older people in the New Forest was launched by Saints football legend Lawrie McMenemy on Tuesday.
New Forest advice service launched by Saints football legend
A NEW charity providing help and advice for older people in the New Forest was launched by Saints football legend Lawrie McMenemy on Tuesday.
International Day for Disaster Reduction: Don't overlook older people's expertise
The International Day for Disaster Reduction (13 October) is to remind us about the disasters that keep affecting the lives of so many people around the world and how much loss of life and assets could be prevented by risk reduction measures. This year the focus of the IDDR is on some 1 billion peo...
How carers' rights and entitlements will be changing
As part of this year's Carers Rights Day, we are highlighting some of the ways that carers' rights and entitlements will be changing
There are a whole host of benefit changes that you need to be aware of and prepare people for in the coming months. Here are some of the main changes in benefits, where to get extra resources and how to take action. It is vital that carers and their families are well-advised and make the most of the changes so they can plan their finances, work and family life well.
Changes to the benefits system
While Great Britain is already experiencing changes to the benefits system, in Northern Ireland the Welfare Reform Bill has not yet been approved by the Assembly. At this point it looks likely that the Bill will be approved and changes will start to be introduced from Spring 2014.
What's changing?
- Most benefits will be replaced by a single benefit called Universal Credit
- Disability Living Allowance will be replaced by Personal Independence Payment
- Housing Benefit size criteria (also known as Bedroom Tax) will limit the amount of Housing Benefit that individuals and families can receive depending on how many bedrooms there are in their properties.
- A Benefit Cap will be introduced.
- The current Social Fund scheme will be replaced by a new service called Discretionary Support
- There will also be changes to Employment and Support Allowance
Bedroom Tax
Carers Northern Ireland has been campaigning against the introduction of a Bedroom Tax in Northern Ireland. We feel it's wrong that carers who cannot share a room with a partner they look after or who need a room to store medical equipment will be penalised for having a 'spare' bedroom.
Use our handy tool to find and write to your local MLA or MP »
In community care and health
Transforming Your Care
Government is progressing with the implementation of 'Transforming Your Care', which seeks to put 'home at the hub' of health and social care. This means that care services will be delivered in people's own homes or in a community setting, rather than in hospitals and residential facilities. Inevitably this will result in closures and more responsibility for caring placed on families. At the same time we are expecting resources to shift into more 'personalised' community services, and increased availability of more flexible respite. We must be vigilant to ensure carers are fully supported and not seen as a replacement for properly resourced community care.
A new arrangement for the commissioning and delivery of health and social care at a local level known as Integrated Care Partnerships has just been introduced. These are multi-disciplinary teams who assess the service need in their local area.
In February, government began a discussion about the future of social care in Northern Ireland. The Who Cares? consultation was the first stage of a process to shift the balance of care provision between statutory, private, voluntary and community organisations and explore the introduction of charges for care services.
If you need to know more about any of these changes you can contact the Carers UK Adviceline on 0808 808 7777 or at adviceline@carersuk.org
Congratulations to Citadel Arts Group: Age Scotland Member Group of the Year 2013
On 1st October Citadel Arts Group received the Age Scotland Member Group of the Year Award at a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament. See the video, in which Liz Hare, Artistic Director, and playwright Alan Mountford, talk about the benefits of creativity … Continue reading →
'Turning point' in Alzheimer's research
A British study has tested a drug that could halt the death of brain cells, signalling a possible 'turning point' in the fight against dementia. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} The study...
Competition: Win a fantastic Fujitsu Android tablet
Enter our competition to win a fantastic Fujitsu Slate Android tablet worth £475! The Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532 is the perfect choice for business and private use. The ultra-slim 25.7 cm (10.1-inch)...
Alzheimer's breakthrough hailed as 'turning point'
The discovery of the first chemical to prevent the death of brain tissue in a neurodegenerative disease has been hailed as the "turning point" in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. More work is...
Congratulations to Food Train Friends, winner of the Services for Older People Award
On 1st October Food Train Friends received the Services for Older People Award from Age Scotland at its annual Scottish Parliamentary Reception. See the video in which Regional Manager Helen McAnespie pays tribute to volunteers, and an Project Manager Scott … Continue reading →
Falls tied to post-op complications in older people
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of falls older people take before surgery may help predict their health during recovery, says a new study.
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