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"Did You Know?" - Advice Corner
There are now a wide selection of documents and leaflets available via the internet which relate to older people. Click on the links provided to view online versions of documents. Links correct and working at time of publication - Please report broken links to organisations concerned.
 
Oddfellows East of Scotland Events Guide
Here is the diary for the East of Scotland. It’s an outline programme for further discussion and is intended to give a flavour of the type of events which may be programmed.  Events with non-specific dates are moveable according to demand. Please do let us know what you think so that we can ensure the programme is adapted to be as interesting and
accessible to as many people as possible.

Everybody is welcome at Oddfellows social events. Even if you are not a member, we want to extend an invitation to you and your friends to attend any
social events that appeal - all are welcome. Click To Download


Tap Into IT - Get computer training and help online
Tap Into IT provides training in using a computer (PC or Mac) for whatever purposes you need it. A lot of customers are older people who have not had the same opportunity or interest until now in IT.

Visit the Tap Into IT website

Tap Into IT can also help you with your computer problems by connecting to your machine via remote control  - Further Info


The Unpaid Telephone Bill Scam
I received a call from a 'representative' of BT, informing me that he was dis-connecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00 or it would be £118.00 to re-connect at a later date. Details

Beware of 'Virus' phone scam!
Virus phone scam being run from call centres in India - Britons targeted by cold callers pretending to be from Microsoft phoning to fix a fake computer problem

Read article (PDF)


Grow your business with Edinburgh City Libraries!
Thinking of starting your own business or need help developing one?

 Edinburgh City Libraries has a range of resources to help local businesses flourish. We offer fantastic premium online business databases that library members can access free of charge anywhere, any time!
 

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BeGrand.net - Online Community For Grandparents

The BeGrand.net site provides information, advice and a welcoming community for grandparents. They have articles, factsheets, quizzes, surveys, resources, activities and helpful guides to making best use of the internet, written in plain English. Topics covered include...
eBay - A Grandparents Guide
How To Use Facebook
How To Start With Skype

Deaf Action "Police Drop In Sessions!"
Lothian and Borders Police are holding a series of drop in sessions at Deaf Action Edinburgh, for Deaf Sign Language (BSL) users and hard of hearing people.
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Deaf Action "Sound Advice!"
Need help and advice
about your hearing aids?
Waiting for hearing aids?
To book your place, contact Deaf Action
Deaf Action Head Office:
49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
Tel: 0131 556 3128 Text: 0131 557 0419
Fax: 0131 557 8283 SMS: 07775 620757
Email: Kaz.Langlands@deafaction.org

Our free course aims to help you make the most of your hearing aid.
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NHS Placement
NHS Lothian works 'around the clock' to make sure you have access to healthcare whenever you need it.
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MS Connect Magazine
MS Connect comes out six times a year and is packed with news and events, information about MS and about the work of the Society. Linked edition features a detailed article on Older people and MS
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Walk more.. Feel the difference
Paths to Health supports local schemes to promote walking in their communities. These schemes offer led walks and information about safe, accessible and enjoyable places to walk locally.
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Have you seen an adult at risk?
Most people with mental illness, physical or learning disabilities, or other care needs live their lives comfortably and securely, either independently or with assistance. However, for a small number, dependence on others may put them at risk and produce conflict, exploitation, abuse or neglect.
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Telecare
What is Telecare?
Telecare is a simple system that can tell us when there is an emergency in your home and allows us to get help to you
straight away. It can be provided along side any similar existing services you may have such as home care.
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Click Here for an overview from Dept of Health

A Guide to Adult Social Care Services
In April 2006, the Health and Social Care Department changed the way it provides social care services for adults. This booklet explains some of these changes, which have been made to improve the quality of the services the department provides. The booklet also explains how you and your family can get the help you need.
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Social Care leaflets & Publication
The Health and Social Care Department produce a number of leaflets for adults needing social care services - the titles can be viewed by the link provided.  You can also obtain the leaflets on this page by contacting Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2324.
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Direct Payments 
The term Direct Payment is commonly used when referring to Self-Directed Support. Guidance from the Scottish Executive published in July 2007 uses the term Self-Directed Support as it encompasses the potential for its usage
more fully than Direct Payment.
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A carer's guide to carer's assessment and self-assessment form
You are entitled to a carer’s assessment if you undertake a substantial and regular caring role for another person. A carer is generally defined as a person of any age who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help, due to frailty, illness, disability or addiction.
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Carers self assessment form

The Home Care and Support Service
The service is one of a range of services providing care in the community to help you, your relatives and carers.This leaflet provides information for people needing help to stay in their own home. Each person’s needs are different and so individual arrangements vary widely. The help you need and would like to have will be discussed fully with you. If you are at home someone will be able to assess your needs and can provide further information about the service. If you are about to leave hospital your care plan will include this assessment.
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Moving On
This leaflet is to tell you, your relatives, representatives or carers about the moves between wards and places of
care you may experience during and after your time in hospital.
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Home Care re-ablement teams
If you still need ongoing support, once a suitable level of care has been decided on, a service will be arranged with the Council’s Home Care Service or with a Council approved Care At Home Agency.
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