social care in Wales for people aged 55 and over. Last year our dementia advocacy project, HOPE (Helping others to participate and engage) advocacy project and Age Cymru Advice were all reporting worrying ... period, as can be seen in the large increase in the number of older people approaching social care for help and the urgency of their needs. 2. Efforts on social care recovery have continued this year, but their
evidence shows either a lack of relationship between productivity and age, or that older workers are at least as productive as their younger colleagues. Even in physically demanding situations, for example ... fail to account for a myriad of other factors. More recent studies, which often find older workers are at least as productive as younger workers, are better able to account for these. As people age some
often sound professional and try to convince you that your card has been cloned or that your money is at risk. This is a common scam and your bank would never ask you to do this. Computer repair scams A scammer ... line may still be connected to the scammer. If it’s not possible to use another phone then wait for at least 10 minutes before you call. Pensions and investment scams This is a call about an 'unmissable'
effective commissioning of independent professional advocacy 6 • Involve people and providers as partners at every stage of the organisation and delivery of independent professional advocacy – understanding and ... independent professional advocacy with people who need care and support and carers who need support will help to get it right first time. People who need care and support, carers, providers, internal colleagues
Do you need help from a trained independent Volunteer Advocate to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when ... as above. ©Age Cymru 2020 facebook.com/agecymru Follow us on: twitter.com/agecymru Ydych chi angen help gan Eiriolwr Gwirfoddol annibynnol i: • Sicrhau bod pobl yn gwrando ar eich safbwyntiau, dymuniadau
Covid-19 and thecurrent lockdowninWales?B3. What havebeenyourpositiveexperiencesduringthecurrentlockdown?Help from family/friendsHelp fromlocalcommunity/localcouncilImproved qualityoflifeMore time Less pressureOther ... (Tickallthatapply)Seeing family/ friends Having ahaircutGoing outPodiatry, othersimilarappointmentsShopping Travel Help withgardeningHouse maintenanceOther, pleasestate:C2. As we move out of this lockdown what do you see
nad yw’n derbyn y gofal sydd ei angen arni i’w galluogi i gael bywyd o ansawdd a chyfle i gyfrannu at y gymuned leol fel y mae wedi arfer gwneud yn y gorffennol. Roedd llawer o’r toriadau yn canolbwyntio ... ofalus iawn gyda’i deiet am resymau meddygol, ac nid oes ganddi gegin sydd wedi’i haddasu’n briodol at ddefnydd rhywun mewn cadair olwyn. Nid yw’r gegin wedi cael ei haddasu o gwbl, er bod yr oriau ar gyfer
Care home safeguarding training: background information The Age Cymru Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over
June, this paper sets out some possible implications for older people. These are very far from clear, at present, so this paper also looks forward: what are the areas of public policy where the EU has particularly ... consult fully on proposals to introduce a British Bill of Rights, although no timetable has been provided at this stage. Age UK’s position continues to be that any future human rights legislation must protect
neighbours from scams? • What can you do to protect people in your community from scams? • How can you help the nation to “Take a Stand Against Scams”? Thank you Louise Baxter Louise.BaxterScott@surreycc.gov