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"Did You Know?" - Advice Corner |
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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. |
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Oddfellows East of Scotland Events Guide |
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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.
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Tap Into IT - Get computer training and help online |
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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
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The Unpaid Telephone Bill Scam |
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| 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 |
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Beware of 'Virus' phone scam! |
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| 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) |
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| Grow your business with Edinburgh City Libraries! |
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| 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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Click Here For Further Information |
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BeGrand.net - Online Community For Grandparents |
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Deaf Action "Police Drop In Sessions!" |
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| 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!" |
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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
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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? |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| A Guide to Adult Social
Care Services |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| The Home Care and Support
Service |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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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