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(Wales) Act 2014 (“the Act”). It is intended as an additional resource alongside those provided in the Strategic Considerations section of the Help Guide in the Social Care Wales / SSIA Population Assessment ... Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. 2 The Code The Code establishes that advocacy has a key role in supporting vulnerable people to fully participate in social services processes, giving them
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of older people. There are many different ways that you can donate or give money to Age Cymru. Make a one-off or monthly donation now.
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There are many ways you can get involved and support Age Cymru, such as donating, volunteering, taking a challenge, or campaigning with us. Find out the ways you can get involved.
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1 A blueprint for older people in Wales 2024 2 Introduction This General Election matters for older people. Worn down by the pandemic and cost of living crisis, many are yearning for a more positive future ... 65 years and over is approximately 662,000. The number of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase by 18% between mid-2021 and 2031 and the number of people aged 75 and over is expected to increase
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of the ‘grey pound’. Yet progress among businesses towards attracting and including older consumers is slow – many older people still struggle to access and navigate shops and other businesses. This results ... results in exclusion and frustration for many people, and wasted opportunities for businesses. Age UK is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Our information
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If customer service excellence is central to your business, how well do you understand the needs of older people? Age Cymru’s age awareness training will enhance the understanding and skills of your ... adapted dependent on organisational needs, including the provision of a general age awareness session.Please contact us to discuss what you have in mind.
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Age Cymru is very pleased that, in its report on the Blue Badge scheme in Wales, the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee largely agrees with our views on the operation of the discretionary ... Government should undertake a review of the eligibility criteria for a blue badge, to consider whether there are further conditions which should automatically qualify a person to receive a blue badge, and whether
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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 have ... innate value in themselves, regardless of their age or other personal characteristics. Nevertheless, it is sometimes helpful to quantify the size of the contributions that are made by older people in order
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weather has shown to increase the demand on the heath service, and with cold homes in particular, it is believed to be the main reason behind increases in respiratory and circulatory diseases in winter. ... weather and in addition to affecting their health it can also potentially adversely affect their quality of life. Evidence however suggests that such an impact is not inevitable. The Community Energy Programme
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have produced a DVD regarding Advocacy Awareness. They also have a new Advocacy Resources Hub to access for further information. Social Care Wales has produced a link for a Dementia Care Resource for ... for Care Professionals Dewis Centre for Independent Living and National Youth Advocacy Service have produced these Advocacy Awareness Media Clips. Voiceability has produced this resource guide for advocates
