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We welcome your comments. Age Cymru's vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting ... about Age Cymru, its services or staff. What can the comment, compliment or complaint be about? Comments, compliments and complaints can cover any aspect of the work of Age Cymru, including: any activity undertaken
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projects focusing on supporting good mental health of older adults living in care homes in Wales. During the pandemic, care home residents were among those most acutely impacted by daily restrictions to their ... upon the mental health of care residents. It’s also consistently reported that major life events are a precipitating factor for most psychiatric disorders. Moving to live in a care home is a significant
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Below are some of the guides, reports and resources that you may find useful. A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales ... guide aims to help you answer some of the big questions about getting help as a carer - what you're entitled to, who you should speak to, and what other support is available. One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older
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The State Pension is a regular payment from the Government based on your previous National Insurance contributions. There are two different systems for claiming State Pension. The information on this page ... State Pension age on or before 5 April 2016 , that is, if you are: a woman born on or before 5 April 1953 a man born on or before 5 April 1951 It’s the date that you reach State Pension age that’s important
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don't necessarily need a reason to feel this way. Sometimes it might even just pass. But, maybe there is a reason, or maybe it's just not passing this time. However it features in your life, and however it ... mental wellbeing might help you understand the feelings you’re experiencing and help you think about the steps you can take to look after yourself. This is the best place to start. Although it’s
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looked after • Specific unit in the level 5 qualification: Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care for managers of advocacy services • Further information on the qualifications https://www.healthandcarelearning ... (Cymru) • Understand the importance of developing knowledge of legislation • Understand the Human Rights Act • Understand the Equality Act • Understand the Mental Capacity Act • Understand the Mental Health Act
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disability. State Pension age is currently 66 years. The factsheet also has information about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which is being replaced by PIP for some people. It covers the process for reassessing ... Allowance (AA). See factsheet 34, Attendance Allowance, for more information. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2024 to March 2025. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated
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Cymru and Nest What is Get Ready for Winter? Get Ready for Winter is a campaign led by Age Cymru and the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme to help older people in Wales prepare for the colder months ahead ... ahead. The rise in energy bills and cost of living crisis means it’s more important than ever to do what you need to do to keep your home warm and yourself safe during winter. Whether it is getting
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followed closely by a voice in decision making with 4.5, and pavements with 4.6. The lack of public toilet facilities was the key factor for many older people while others said cleanliness, accessibility ... accessibility and limited opening hours were problematic. One respondent said: ‘Closure of public toilets is pushing people out of traditional towns.’ Locked out of decision making Disappointingly, many older
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Changes to the team The cARTrefu Family HRH The Prince of Wales visited a cARTrefu workshop in Neath The cARTrefu Film On the road with the cARTrefu Cube And finally ... The Age Friendly
