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October 2010 This briefing explores older peoples’ involvement in volunteering and politics. Nearly 4.9 million people aged 65 and over in England (58%) take part in volunteering or civic engagement.1 In our ... that that 39% of people aged 65-74 and 24% of those 75+ said they were involved in formal volunteering at least once per year.3 Volunteering benefits both health and quality of life. Older volunteers
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1 Ref: 0512 Charging fees in Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal 6 March 2012 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Christopher Brooks Email: christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK 1-6 Tavistock
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Public Policy Statement Employment and contribution September 2016 Summary Older people make a significant contribution to Welsh life and the Welsh economy. Age Cymru believes that all people ... responsibilities and as consumers. An ageing population may bring challenges but it is also a significant opportunity. To fully grasp this opportunity we must put aside outdated assumptions and recognise the
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Public Policy Statement Health Improvement and Prevention January 2016 Summary Staying well, feeling good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All ... supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and independence. Opportunities for healthy living should be increased and barriers removed, particularly for disadvantaged older
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1 Consultation Response The Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee National Assembly for Wales Rail Franchise & The Metro consultation February 2017 Age Cymru is the leading national charity ... healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise
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Consultation response Draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy 2024-2034 (Welsh Government) Question 1) To what extent do you agree with this vision? “People in Wales will live in communities ... the fear and stigma associated with suicide and self-harm and are empowered and supported to both seek and offer help when it is needed.” We agree that this vision offers a comprehensive and attainable
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Option 1 Option 2 Advocacy Services in Ynys Mon and Gwynedd In addition to the services above, the MCA, MHA and SSWB Acts set out statutory rights to advocacy. If they apply, you may also choose from the ... Denbighshire Mental Health Advocacy Service 01745 813999 admin@cadmhas.co.uk Do they lack capacity and have no appropriate family / friends to consult? If not, are they facing serious medical treatment
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Statement Information, advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed ... access services and entitlements and contribute to society. Delivered effectively, it can help to promote the independence of older people, empowering them to make choices, secure their rights and act in their
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Consultation Response The Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill Health, Social Care and Sport Committee National Assembly for Wales July 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the ... healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise
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depression and loneliness through the power of sport Taclo dementia, iselder ysbryd ac unigrwydd drwy chwaraeon www.thesmf.co.ukwww.thesmf.co.uk Sporting Memories Wales will work with communities and organisations ... organisations to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of people over 50, using the power of sport as a focus to engage those who are living with dementia, depression or are socially isolated. Our beneficiaries
