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the implications of the LHA cap on social housing. Sheltered and extra care scheme could see a decline in services or be forced to close. Some providers have now put a halt to planning new schemes. This could ... sector, which is already under considerable strain. We are calling for all supported housing to be exempt from the cap in recognition of the significant social, economic and health benefits provided by these
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Consultation Response Charging for care and support – new regulations Welsh Government January 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales ... lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, 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
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you’re supporting may be a unpaid carer for the other person/s they live with. It’s useful for you to be aware of this when you’re providing help. • A carer is anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and ... involved in a whole range of practical, physical, personal and administrative tasks. Examples might include; cooking; housework; lifting, washing and dressing the person cared for; helping with toileting needs;
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respondents 13 out of 41 respondents via word of mouth (friend or family member) 11 out of 41 respondents saw a poster 10 out of 41 respondents read about it newspaper 15 out of 26 respondents via ... via Do-it.org 3 out of 26 respondents via another website 5 out of 26 via Manchester Metropolitan University 2 out of 26 from word of mouth Of the 26 young people who responded, no one heard about
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their thoughts and feelings and how things have been for them over the last year. To help us with our evaluation of the project we encourage a member of staff and residents to complete this consent form. ... webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I agree to take part in the Tell Me More project on Zoom (or other virtual platform) 2. I agree that any information collected will be used for the outcomes of the project including
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guide is about 2 Preparing for winter 3 Staying safe and healthy 6 Keeping warm indoors and out 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently 17 ... 20 Useful organisations 23 Helpful telephone numbers 27 Supporting the work of Age Cymru 28 With a little preparation, and by following some simple suggestions, we can help ourselves to stay healthy
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Benefits of being a HOPE Independent Volunteer Advocate C o m m u n it y E x p e r i e n c e S k il ... o u r w a y Tr a i n i n g S u p p o rt Your volunteering, your way HOPE (Helping other participate and engage) is a partnership
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charity for older people in Wales. Age Cymru works to develop and deliver positive change with and for older people. Our vision is an age friendly Wales. Our mission is to make life better for older people ... org.uk Registered Charity 1128436 Date of publication: October 2023 3 Winter wrapped up How we can help Age Cymru Advice: our information and advice service for matters affecting people over 50 in Wales
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There are many ways you can get involved and support Age Cymru, such as donating, volunteering, taking a challenge, or campaigning with us. Find out the ways you can get involved.
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briefing for MPs – Excess Winter Deaths June 2016 Over the last ten years a shocking quarter of a million older people have died from the cold –1 older person every 7 minutes and at the root of this problem ... ONS figures show that over the winter of 2014/15 there were a staggering 40,800 excess winter deaths among the over 65s from cold-related illness The majority of deaths occurred among people aged 75 and
