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partner, Age International, to press for a UN convention on the human rights of older people. Closer to home, our network includes Age UK, the three national charities Age Cymru, Age NI and Age Scotland and ... for themselves, supportive systems are essential. Key priorities • Integrated public services can improve older people’s lives in a cost-effective way, but individuals need a way into the system, for example
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is at least as important in determining people’s income and resilience – and clearly needs to be improved. Despite regulatory pressure and efforts undertaken by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) ... mass market? Reform OMO and make individually underwritten annuities the default option Enable improved access to both advised and non-advised services, with new standards for nonadvised sales The Pension
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Care home safeguarding training: background information The Age Cymru Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over ... the training being online.” “My knowledge and understanding after the training session was much improved. The trainer gave a thoughtprovoking session on Safeguarding. The talk was very well presented with
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2. What digital solutions are required to support clinicians undertaking their role? Though improvements are being made, the Welsh NHS would benefit from increasing the integration of client record, ... waiting lists. Time gained can also be used to monitor and evaluate system improvements and so contribute to further improvements in patient experience. An example of where this has worked well was in Canterbury
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submitted by Age Cymru April 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and ... chronic conditions. This principle applies to all older people whether they are in their own homes, in care homes or in hospitals. Executive summary Over the next 5 – 10 years, Age Cymru believes that
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and Skills Committee September 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and ... and build wealth in communities across Wales? Residential care homes We are particularly concerned about the functioning of the care home market in Wales. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act
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of the 165 local Age UKs responded in nimble ways, such as bringing food to older people in their homes. Since last summer we have been helping people sign up to their energy distributor’s Priority Services ... insight into older people’s experiences and their fears about being without power for days, having their home flooded or being hit by a major storm. We want to share our learning to help the Government, energy
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in Wales Plaid Cymru Care Commission February 2019 Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and ... the provision of adult community-based care services is falling year on year b. the provision of home care is falling year on year c. the provision of respite care is also falling. Evidence suggests that
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longer travels along her street and she now has to walk further to a bus stop. Since falling near her home, she has become worried about going out and is increasingly struggling with personal care. The onset ... concerned that another fall could lead to admission to hospital or to a care home and she is increasingly isolated in her own home. What can the local authority do? Ensure an accessible and inclusive built
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winter 3 Your winter health 6 Keeping yourself warm 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently 17 Useful organisations 21 Helpful telephone numbers ... Winter wrapped up What this guide is about This guide explains what you can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support. Throughout this guide you
