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about the role of advocacy and the legal requirements that have been placed on local authorities. Key recommendation Briefing on Advocacy for Population Assessment Lead Officers Creating an age friendly ... Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. 2 The Code The Code establishes that advocacy has a key role in supporting vulnerable people to fully participate in social services processes, giving them
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weeks. There will be some transitional arrangements for those away at the time the changes come in. Key points and recommendations Age UK is disappointed that the Government intends to reduce the standard ... benefits for people above and below Pension Credit age, especially under the Universal Credit system. One key difference is that Pension Credit is linked to date of birth rather than the provision of any evidence
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intimate relationships, in line with the government’s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse. Key points and recommendations This is a largely hidden issue for older people. It is under-recorded ... any changes you suggest be practically implemented? Clear, widely disseminated, guidance will be key to successful implementation. This should include case examples that refer specifically to the needs
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that the rights of older people are respected, promoted and protected. The Consultative Forum plays a key role in ensuring Age Cymru effectively navigates through these challenging times. Do you have the ... work of Age Cymru is informed and influenced by older people - Provides guidance in relation to the key activities of the Charity - Contributes to Charity events and activities, including conferences, policy
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living longer on the availability of accessible homes and the management of home improvements are key issues. Poor and inaccessible housing conditions can have profound implications for our ageing population ... Welsh Government’s policy approach to housing an ageing population. The Group’s report addresses 5 key themes: understanding the housing requirements of older people; supporting the right choices – to ‘stay
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what this means for services across the board, not just those in health and social care. There are key areas where an ‘age lens’ needs to be applied - major policy agendas where demographic change is a ... coordination on ageing issues. We propose that a cross-cutting approach to ageing policy should consider four key areas which could lead to significant savings in public spending over the medium term: • Integrated
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agencies came together to form the alliance, led by Age UK Wiltshire. The over-50s themselves played a key role in finding out about the needs, concerns and aspirations of their peers. This was supported with ... in many practical ways. Membership of key boards, such as the Joint Commissioning Boards on Care and Health, Older People Services, Adult Abuse Board and the key Scrutiny Board, has brought about substantial
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of support available to them in the community. Key points and recommendations Age UK’s detailed comments can be seen in the NICE proforma below. Key points from our response include: Recognising ... avoidance’. Similarly, we agree with the authors of the audit on their conclusion that ‘waiting times are a key measure of 5 accessibility and are particularly important for older people who may deteriorate rapidly
