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December 2017 Day to day tasks that many of us take for granted – like getting dressed, using the toilet, making a meal, or getting to the shops – can be almost impossible for many older people without ... local variation in supply that is leaving many people without the help that they desperately need. Key organisations such as the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Adult
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detailed review process and cover a detailed review of evidence, a summary of our views and ‘key calls’ for policy change. They are developed in consultation with older people and our local
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event was chaired by Rhodri ab Owen from Positif Politics. The lively discussions covered a number of key issues affecting older people such as digital exclusion, accessing general practice, paying for care
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through our multi-channel advice line and vast library of written resources, Age Cymru Advice is the key provider of information and advice for people in later life. We offer support with a range of issues ... take longer than usual to get through. Please bear with us, we will get to you as quickly as we can. Key topics A small favour All the information and advice we provide on the website is free and completely
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contribute to the development of advocacy policy and campaigning in Wales through the identification of key issues. To have a shared understanding of the role of advocacy and to develop, implement and monitor
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for advice on adapting your home Urinary tract infection and other infections Are you visiting the toilet far too often, even through the night? Speak to your GP Blood pressure (particularly when standing ... Check if you are at risk Action Incontinence bladder and/ bowel Do you have trouble making it to the toilet which is making you anxious? Speak to your GP about a referral to Continence Service. Malnutrition
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Forum plays a key role at Age Cymru and helps ensure that the voices of older people are heard at all levels of our organisation. The Consultative Forum provides guidance in relation to the key activities
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reliable rail travel supported by adequate infrastructure, including seating, shelter and accessible toilet facilities in stations. The provision of information about public transport services should be ... reliability of services would be made worse by poor facilities for those waiting (e.g. no accessible toilets, not enough seating and shelter) and a lack of accessible and updated service information. We suggest
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basis: over 55% of survey respondents rated access to public toilets in their community as ‘poor’, with the lack of public toilets being the key issue over a third of survey respondents assessed the pavements ... public toilets is vital to enable older people to maintain their dignity and participate in community life. 1 Age Cymru (published March 2020) Key findings
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to provide independent advocacy support to local older people and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their lives and avoid getting into a crisis situation. The HOPE project is funded
