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1 Forum Resource Manual 1 Contents Section 1 Introduction 2 Section 2 Tools of the trade 4 Before you start… anything 4 Getting started 7 Committee roles and responsibilities 12 General Data Protection ... Cymru Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. More than ever before, older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care
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moving abroad is a big step, and there are lots of things you should consider first, especially when it comes to your finances. Visit the GOV.UK website for further information on the following: Advice ... your move with the UK Electoral Commission Even though you may love living overseas, you may eventually decide to move back to the UK. In the time you’ve been away there may be changes in the UK you need
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Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help with heating costs. Find out if you can claim Winter Fuel Payment.
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preparing meals, shopping or cleaning. The first step in obtaining help from the local authority social services department is to ask for an assessment of your needs. The local authority will generally ... generally not be able to assist you until it has first carried out the assessment. The authority has a legal duty to carry out an assessment of anyone living in its area who may need community
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effects on older people, and there is increasing evidence of the negative impacts on physical and mental health. There is strong evidence that loneliness can increase the pressure on a wide range of local ... local authority and health services. Equally, there are practical actions that can be taken to address the issue. Poor transport, an inaccessible built environment, a lack of local amenities and facilities
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moving across the country to be closer to his family, Huw found he was at a loss without his closeknit group of friends. With no social circle, Huw soon lost his independence and rarely left the house. He ... He felt very isolated and depressed. But after visiting his local Age Cymru, Huw found out about the various groups and activities taking place. He soon made new friends in his area and found a new lease
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(Community Assistance Project) Location: Home based with office space in a partner office, covering the North and Mid Wales Region Contractual Status of Role: Part time, 17.5 hours per week Fixed term ... (North and Mid Wales) Job Purpose: To meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers within the region to deliver support at a community
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Being a care home volunteer is a rewarding role, helping as part of a warm and friendly environment. There are many personal benefits to yourself as well as to residents and the care home staff. “It was ... assist the Home in this important activity - important for residents and visitors. The feeling of doing something useful in my community.” Care home Volunteer What will you do? • Work with the Age Cymru
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Feeling well is not just about being physically fit and healthy – it’s equally important to your overall health that you feel good mentally.
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The Blue Badge Scheme in Wales: Age Cymru welcomes the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee report
