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Public Policy Statement Information, advice and advocacyMay 2021Summary Good q uality information and advice is essential for older people. Factually accurate and impartial information and advice help ... reinforce the rights and improve the support of people who rely on social care.S ummary of public policy proposalsWelsh Government must monitor the implementation of the Information and Advice Action Plan
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1 Consultation Response Age related TV licence policy BBC February 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people ... importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the BBC’s consultation on age related TV licence policy. Age Cymru has contributed to and fully supports the detailed response to this consultation submitted
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1 Public 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 ... to automatically enrol eligible workers into a qualifying workplace pension scheme. Both of these policies are to be welcomed and have the potential to improve pension coverage and incomes of older people
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1 Public Policy Statement The built environment in communities December 2019 Summary Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline ... the Community Calculator. Based on over 1000 responses. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/our-impact/policy-publications/community-calculator/ 2 Pavements in a poor condition, car parking on pavements,
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1 Consultation Response Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10 Welsh Government May 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales ... importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation ‘Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10’. The number of older people in Wales is growing and we are, on average, expected
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1 Public Policy Statement Fuel poverty October 2017 Fuel poverty is a significant problem for many older people in Wales. In Wales, fuel poverty is defined as needing to spend 10 per ... based on improving a number of low income homes to a minimum EPC rating of C each year. Summary of policy proposals Ofgem should actively monitor price differentials between tariffs and payment methods
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1 Public Policy Statement Employment and contribution September 2019 Summary Older people make a significant contribution to Welsh life and the Welsh economy. After taking account of the ... contributions that are made by older people in order to combat ageist assumptions or negative attitudes. This policy statement focuses primarily on the major economic contributions that older people make through paid
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1 Public Policy Statement Information, advice and advocacy May 2021 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Factually accurate and impartial information and ... reinforce the rights and improve the support of people who rely on social care.3 Summary of public policy proposals Welsh Government must monitor the implementation of the Information and Advice Action
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1 Public Policy Statement Fuel poverty November 2021 Summary Fuel poverty estimates for Wales, based on 2018 data, report that 155,000 households in Wales were living in fuel poverty. ... its new Tackling Fuel Poverty Plan. Welsh Government’s Tackling Fuel Poverty Plan4 sets out four policy goals, namely: Identify, Prioritise and Protect, Decarbonise, and Influence, which involve proactively
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1 Public Policy Statement Discrimination and Human Rights March 2019 Summary Everyone should live with dignity and respect. Older people are equal members of society and should not be subjected to ageist ... Despite the introduction of UK legislation in the form of the Equality Act 2010, and a significant policy framework in the devolved context, there is still much to be done if we are to achieve meaningful
