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1 Public Policy Statement Social care November 2017 Summary Social care is a term that covers a wide range of services that are provided in a number of different locations. The term can be used ... approach to the provision of social services, including social care, in Wales. Summary of public policy proposals A serious funding commitment is required to support the provision of social care for
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1 Public Policy Statement Transport January 2022 Summary Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport ... social contact. These are basic features of a decent life and ought to be a high priority in transport policy. Many older people rely on public transport, usually the bus, to get out and about. The free bus
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Public Policy Statement Social care funding July 2019 Summary Social care has historically suffered as a consequence of under-funding and this situation has been further aggravated in recent years ... point for Age Cymru to influence policy and develop more detailed positions on an iterative basis as the terms of the debate become clearer. Summary of public policy proposals All older people should
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1 Policy Statement Carers November 2016 Summary According to recent figures there are more than 384 000 carers1 living in Wales, representing 12.1% of the Welsh population (the average across England ... National Health Service and the social care system can only continue to grow. Summary of Public Policy proposals Health professionals should ask whether individuals are carers during consultations to
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Page 1 of 3 Final version Role Description Job Title: Policy and Campaigns Officer Location: This post is based in Cardiff and will involve regular travel across Wales Contractual Status of Role: ... Job Title of Line Manager: Head of Policy and Projects Job Purpose: To support the influencing work of Age Cymru and deliver Age Cymru health and care related policy and campaigns. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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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 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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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
