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fulfilling later life. Devolution Many of the key areas that we know impact older people in Wales such as health and social care services, transport and housing are devolved to Wales. Our priorities for the ... or understanding about older people in government, decisions can be made that are damaging to them. As our population is ageing at a rapid speed, people are living longer. It is vital that all older people
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another (without barriers such as stairs) and getting on and off the train should be a high priority. Accessibility problems at some railway stations include physical barriers such as stairs to platforms, a lack ... by station facilities and infrastructure that enable passengers to be able to wait in comfort, such as seating and shelter on platforms and accessible toilet facilities in stations. 2.6 Reliable rail
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were all reporting worrying delays in older people being assessed by social care for their needs, as well as delays in sourcing care packages once an assessment had been completed. A year on we wanted to ... We found a picture is emerging of a less healthy population in Wales after the main pandemic period, as can be seen in the large increase in the number of older people approaching social care for help and
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making are key issues for older people. Basic local authority facilities such as public toilets, safe pavements, as well as a voice in local decision making, are areas that need action, according to an ... community with a score of just three or less out of ten. Older people told the survey that hazards such as uneven services, illegally parked cars, and pavements obstructed with bins restricted access for users
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continue while processing is digitised. Ensure information systems are designed well so that tasks such as registering Powers of Attorney and reorganising accounts on the death of a customer are completed reliably ... Help people find the best interest rates easily. Remove blanket age limits on financial products such as mortgages. Provide secure systems for carers that enable them to carry out banking functions for the
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frequently experience discriminatory treatment. As a result society is failing to benefit fully from the valuable resources that older people offer – as potential employees, volunteers, elected representatives ... other roles. To achieve an age friendly Wales, older people should have the same access to services as the rest of the population, and the right to be treated with respect by society. The Equality Act 2010
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Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Support groups and charities As part of being a ‘Friend’ you could help the person you’re supporting connect with support groups that are relevant to them. This ... temporary accommodation for those affected or are at risk of domestic abuse and all forms of violence such as Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Human trafficking and modern slavery
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Advocacy Newsletter Issue No 13 March 2020 Thank you and goodbye from GTAP Since April 2016 the Golden Thread Advocacy Programme (GTAP), funded by Welsh Government, has been working with a wide range ... have now come to the end of the funding for the programme and we will officially be closing GTAP, as it has affectionately become known, on the 31st March 2020. We want to take this opportunity to thank
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account holder in a household but have medical needs are not excluded from PSR support. 3 Q1: Do you agree with our final proposals for enhancing eligibility and customer identification and the associated ... very low physical resilience; live in isolated locations on their own; live in park homes. Q2: Do you agree with our final proposals for amending the PSR services and the associated proposed licence conditions
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cyngor@agecymru.org.uk i gael gwybod pa gymorth sydd ar gael yn eich ardal. Age Cymru Advice acts as a gateway to our local services. Face to face support via local Age Cymru partner offices and home
