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  1. This is Older photography exhibition

    From a punk-rocker to a mountain-sheep-farmer and wild swimmers to allotment keepers — a thought-provoking photography exhibition which aims to break down negative stereotypes of older people.

  2. Staying safe online

    positive aspects, but there are things you need to look out for. These include viruses which can damage your computer and online scams. Read our guide to staying safe online.

  3. End of life planning

    are many things to do, often at a time of great personal distress when we feel least able to manage. The following pages take you step by step through what you need to go and where to go for help.

  4. Wales Against Scams Partnership

    that are committed to fighting against fraud in Wales. WASP was founded by Age Cymru and the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales with the aim of making Wales more hostile to those who would commit ... Care and Repair, the Post Office, all Welsh police forces, Natwest, Barclays and HSBC banks, and more. The group’s aim is to make Wales a safer place for vulnerable people by sharing up-to-date information

  5. Rail Franchise and the Metro - February 2017.pdf

    Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee National Assembly for Wales Rail Franchise & The Metro consultation February 2017 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of ... older people should be able to 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

  6. FS24w.pdf

    Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 24w  September 2024 Direct payments for social care services in Wales Factsheet 24w  September 2024 ... the social care system in Wales – the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance 6 2.1 Welsh Government

  7. IPA and IAA handout.docx

    Advocacy and the Information, Advice & Assistance Service   Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) and Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) both have key roles in the new approach to care and support ... working in IAA services may need to refer some people to an IPA service. What process should be followed to decide when a referral should be made?  The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (“the Act”)

  8. Income and Finances policy statement - January 2018.pdf

    Policy Statement Income and Finances January 2018 Summary All older people should enjoy an adequate standard of living and a level of income which enables them to live comfortably and afford essentials. ... No one should have to endure a calamitous reduction in their standard of living when they retire. However, currently 112,000 older people in Wales are estimated to live in poverty.1 The UK Government

  9. Age Cymru HOPE Project Benefits of Volunteering with HOPE A4 boolet + QPM ENGLISH.pdf

    participate and engage) is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales partners throughout Wales. HOPE delivers independent advocacy support to older people ... people (50+) and their carers. HOPE volunteers also help guide the project to make sure the service we provide is right for the people we support. You’ll all have different reasons and motivations for joining

  10. Care Home Visiting profile - English.pdf

    1 Visitor Support Volunteer This is an exciting role that has been designed to help care homes welcome visitors in line with Covid-19 rules. After a year in which visiting care homes has been significantly ... that friends and / or family are keen to be able to return to visiting their loved ones. This volunteering opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they welcome visitors and help facilitate

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