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features of a decent life and ought to be a high priority in transport policy. Many older people rely on public transport, usually the bus, to get out and about. The free bus travel scheme has been invaluable ... travel, with fewer cars on our roads, and more people using public transport, walking or cycling. Whilst we support the Strategy’s aim to ‘reduce the need for people to use their cars on a daily basis’,2 some
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the forum movement, provides information and advice on how to set up and run a successful forum, offers guidance on how to campaign, provides advice on publicity, and how to engage with politicians. You ... download a copy of the Forum Resource Manual or if you would prefer a hard copy, please call Kathy Lye on 029 2043 1555 or email kathy.lye@agecymru.org.uk Forum Resource Manual
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eligibility for services 6 3.2 The Welsh Government’s guidance for local authorities on the financial means test 6 3.3 Information specific to temporary care home stays 7 3.4 Local authority ... 7 4 Specific charging rules where it is decided that care will be on a temporary basis 8 4.1 Definitions of different types of care home stay in
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estimates from Carers UK suggesting that a further 3.5 million carers will be needed by 2037 based on current demographic projections4. The Welsh Government defines a carer as “anyone of any age, who ... support (Carers UK): p5 3 Carers Wales (2014): State of Caring 2014: p3 4 House of Lords Select Committee on Public Service and Demographic Change (14 March 2013): Ready for Ageing? (HL Paper 140): p82 5 Welsh
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if you feel there’s nothing wrong, it’s still important to visit your dentist regularly. If you’re on certain benefits you can receive free NHS treatment and may also be eligible for help through the NHS ... Our Factsheets below contain further information: For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’ consultation on her Strategic Equality Objectives 2020 – 2024. We are fully supportive of the Older People’s Commissioner ... search/2019-09/internet-use-and-digital-skills-nationalsurvey-wales-april-2018-march-2019-207.pdf One of the key findings of Age Cymru’s Community Calculator (in preparation) was that older people told
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relating to financial inclusion and digital inclusion. Banks and older people Pensioners make up one-third of adults without a basic bank account1 and 6% of households with someone aged 85+ have no bank ... older people with accounts find them difficult to use and have trouble accessing their money. Almost one-fifth of people aged 65+ use others to draw cash for them as a result of a variety of issues including
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other ‘Friend’ that supports that person. If you’re concerned about your symptoms, follow information on NHS 111 (formerly NHS Direct Wales) https://111.wales.nhs.uk/SelfAssessments/ symptomcheckers/COVID19
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evaluation of the HOPE Project (helping others to participate and engage) II.1.2) Type of contract: One off contract to be completed by 31st December 2022 II.1.3) Short description of the contract or purchase(s): ... advocacy used Understand lessons learnt during the project, including impact of the external environment on delivery Gather the data and evaluate the impact of the training and CPD events delivered under the
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hours a month Responsible to: Arts and Creativity Programme Manager Role purpose: To provide hands on support for Age Cymru’s Culture Club programme, which enables isolated older people to visit cultural ... Cymru will cover the costs of checks and training - you will be required to commit to a minimum of one session per month
