may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty: A Consultation Paper considers how the law in
Independent advocacy is a vital service for individuals to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens voice ... There have been significant developments in the field of independent advocacy in the period between Advocacy Counts 4 and this report, Advocacy Counts 5. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
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target older audiences in the most appropriate way and through the most relevant channels. The Welsh Government must ensure that people across Wales have equitable access to the ‘Add to your Life’ checks ... groups must be monitored and action should be taken to increase the reach of those that under-use the services, including those above the age for routine invitation. We believe there should be a review
for evidence about fair work in Wales November 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead ... 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 awareness of the issues of importance to them. We
heterogeneous group with varied and disparate needs. While the terms ‘lesbian’ and ‘gay man’ may suggest a clear sexual orientation, in reality sexuality can be much more fluid in individual lives.1 Trans* (T*) ... does not indicate sexual orientation, is an umbrella term which is increasingly employed to cover the gender identity spectrum including (but not limited to) transgender, transsexual, transvestite, genderqueer
target older audiences in the most appropriate way and through the most relevant channels. The Welsh Government must ensure that people across Wales have equitable access to the ‘Add to your Life’ checks ... groups must be monitored and action should be taken to increase the reach of those that under-use the services, including those above the age for routine invitation. We believe there should be a review