and interests of each volunteer enabling us to match older people to the right volunteer. Volunteers work with the older person to move them forwards. Who are we looking for? Anyone who is willing to support ... people are listened to and supported to explore the issues that are important to them. Volunteers: Working from a location that suits them, volunteers give service users time and space, listen to their story
significant impact on the footfall to branches across the UK, however, banks must ensure that they are working to provide adequate alternative provision for in-person customers and are undertaking a thorough ... Wales taking place A good example is Caerphilly, where the local authority has been proactively working with banks who have announced closures within the area to set up alternative provision. Or in Cowbridge
these challenging times, there are more older people turning to Age Cymru for support, and we are working around the clock to be there for the people who need us. Unfortunately, these same challenges are ... and customers. Please help us to get this appeal out there and raise awareness of Age Cymru’s vital work. Share these practical tips for supporting older people in the community . In this time of crisis
experiences for our volunteers and older people. How to apply If you have an idea which area of our work interests you, simply complete the interest form and return to us using the details on the form ... good practice in volunteer management. It's important our volunteers feel recognised and proud of the work they do and the difference they make every single day.
Joint working – health and social care: A number of obstacles and challenges to providing quality person-centred care derive from the separation of the health and social care systems. Joint working between
moving away from friends and family losing the social contact and enjoyment they used to get from work experiencing health problems that make it difficult for them to go out and do the things they enjoy ... volunteering with Age Cymru - If you're missing the social connections you used to have through work, you could consider volunteering. physical activity programmes - Age Cymru run a number
Winter wrapped up Who we are Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. Age Cymru works to develop and deliver positive change with and for older people. Our vision is an age friendly Wales ... further information. 5 Winter wrapped up Preparing your home for winter Check your heating system is working safely and efficiently If your home has gas central heating, this needs to have an annual safety
older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services A resource pack for professionals 2 Foreword ‘The staff in the home very rarely gave us any time alone together and ... and accepted for who they are. This resource builds on and consolidates over a decade of pioneering work within Age UK at a national and local level, both to raise awareness and to start to deliver genuinely
their areas. We don’t want to duplicate existing services but rather we want to make sure we work with and complement the existing advocacy providers and forums across Wales. HOPE identifies and supports ... when will the project be delivering its services? This is a Wales-wide project but we’ll be working across regions with regional staff in place. Who are the project partners? Age Cymru Age Cymru Dyfed
When you make a will, you need to choose your executor(s). Being an executor can involve a lot of work and responsibility, so think carefully about who you choose. Explain what’s involved and check that ... paid distributing the estate according to the will. You can claim expenses from the estate for this work. To find out more about your responsibilities as an executor, read our free leaflet and factsheet