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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... submission. However, in order for this investment to be effectively developed, infrastructure spending must take into account the realities of an ageing population. Local Government must be supported to provide
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Find contact details for our HOPE team
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Contact details for our dementia advocacy team
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1 Consultation Response Increasing the minimum notice period for a ‘no fault eviction’ Welsh Government September 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives ... seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation on Increasing the
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quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased ... 2021-22 to 73% in 2022-23 due to higher costs of living. 5 For older people, essential spending covers rent or mortgage, Council Tax, utility bills, food and drinks, communications in the home such as the
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of a national partnership project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, funded by the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant. The project aims to develop person-centred ... living with dementia. Receiving more than 300 responses, the survey provides a snapshot into life for older unpaid carers. Carers spoke of their support needs, their ability to access information and services
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Need help at home? You can get help with everything from personal care to home security - find out how and where to get assistance.
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Winter Wrapped Up guide and about the work Nest are doing in Wales to help with energy issues which is particularly pertinent when energy prices have figured so highly in the news this year. We are delighted ... information about our ‘Why are we waiting report?’ which details our findings about delays in assessments for care in Wales and what we think needs to be done. It is so important that people can get the care services
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Welcome to our special Winter Warmth edition of Age Matters which is packed full of information to help keep you safe, warm and connected this winter. We‘re especially delighted to welcome our new readers ... what has been a difficult year. Thank you to everyone who has perhaps looked out for a friend, neighbour or loved one, helped with shopping and prescriptions or provided a friendly ear at the end of the phone
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lonely Traditional means of engaging with government and commercial services, both local and national, are increasingly migrating online The UK Government aims to save between £1.7bn and £1.8bn each ... offline are missing out on savings of £560 per year from shopping and paying bills online Young people: The jobless total for 16-24 year olds is at 1.02 million, the highest unemployment record in 19
