Some useful resources for older unpaid carers from our carers project
Launched on Carers Rights Week 2021 , our Hidden Carers survey sought the views and input from older unpaid carers across Wales who were not in receipt of formal support.
Golden Thread Advocacy Programme introduction page. Basic background and outline of work for the newly funded programme.
Information about financial help available through the Social Fund and other sources of discretionary support.
Heard about workplace pensions and auto-enrolment but aren't sure what that means for you? Find out more here.
On July 30, the Chancellor announced that the Winter Fuel Payment will become means tested. Help us save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners.
Why Self-Advocacy? Joe Powell, Chief Executive All Wales People First www.allwalespeople1st.co.uk What is All wales People First? • National Umbrella Group of self-advocacy groups in Wales. • National Council – 22 reps/ 22 groups. • Support self-advocacy groups to get going and keep going. www.allwalespeople1st.co.uk What is People First? • The Beginning – Oregon • International Political and
Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Paying for goods and services The person you’re supporting will need to consider how to access their cash or to pay for goods
Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Unpaid carers The person you’re supporting may be a unpaid carer for the other person/s they live with. It’s useful for you to
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