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2016 the Golden Thread Advocacy Programme (GTAP), funded by Welsh Government, has been working with a wide range of stakeholders across Wales to support the commissioning of independent professional advocacy ... advocacy is recognised as the important service that it is and is available for those who need it. As a result of GTAP we hope that many more people will have voice, choice and control over their decisions
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most likely to suffer from fuel poverty, where having to spend a disproportionate amount on fuel takes money away from other essentials. A contributing factor is that older people tend to live in older ... being aged 60 and over, are at greater risk of avoidable ill health and premature death from living in a cold home. Often living on fixed incomes, investing in homes to improve home energy efficiency runs
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London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 ... whole of a person’s needs (please see our response to question 2 on ‘patient-centredness’). Putting mental health on a par with physical health is particularly important for later life, in a context of
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access to high 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 ... Services. Comments relating to the relevant questions in the consultation template are attached. We have a number of concerns about the draft regulations and draft statutory guidance and their implications for
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for disabled people. It's a monthly, tax-free payment, but it’s gradually being replaced by Personal Independence Payment . Disability Living Allowance ... were born before 8 April 1948 and are already currently claiming DLA You are claiming on behalf of a disabled person under the age of 16 To continue to claim DLA you will need to show that you meet the
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the confirmation within the guidance that health care may have been a factor in an adverse outcome, rather than having to be proven as a factor. We also welcome the focus on training within this consultation ... consultation. For clarity, it will be important that health care only having possibly been a factor is given a focus in training to ensure that this is understood. We welcome consideration that staff need additional
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the confirmation within the guidance that health care may have been a factor in an adverse outcome, rather than having to be proven as a factor. We also welcome the focus on training within this consultation ... consultation. For clarity, it will be important that health care only having possibly been a factor is given a focus in training to ensure that this is understood. We welcome consideration that staff need additional
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access to high 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 ... increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s well-being. 2.2 We believe a fully integrated sustainable transport network, with trains and buses linked to other forms of transport
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and Well Talking to eachother is the best thing we can do if falling over and doing ourselves harm is a worry. Don’t delay, talk today! Care & Repair Cymru CWTSH CUDDLE Helping School- Age Children, Family ... bottom if my shoes don’t feel safe” Nan: The stairs are too steep for me these days, there isn’t a banister, the grips are worn as is the carpet, and the light on the steps isn’t good as my eyesight’s
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lockdown I was part of ashieldedgroupYes No A2. During the lockdown I lived with someone who waspart of a shieldedgroupYes No A3. During the lockdown I wasselfisolatingYes No A4. IlivealoneYes No A5. I ... have been the challenging experiences for you during the lockdownNot seeingfamily/friendsCaring for a spouse / friend / relativeBereavement orgriefLoneliness Impact onemotionalhealthImpact on physical healthAccessing
