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treatment and ongoing checks 6 • Access to surgical procedures and in-patient care 7 • Access to dental services 8 2. Accessing social care 9 3. Current challenges 12 • Impact on mental wellbeing 13 • Impact on ... funded by Welsh Government. We’re grateful to everyone who responded to this research and thank them for sharing their views and experiences. What matters to you? Current experiences of people aged 50 or
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later life in the UK. Wherever possible, figures for the whole UK are quoted. For ease of reading and unless otherwise stated, the term “older” is used here for people aged 65 and over. If you have any queries ... ...................................................................................... 7 Hospital care .................................................................................................
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implications for our ageing population. The design, location and condition of a home can impact on the ability of older people to live healthy and independent lives. Accessible housing is essential for older ... to be able to live independently for longer, and the availability of community support networks is important for their wellbeing and quality of life. The overall need for housing remains high, but the supply
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Chaired by Age Cymru, and Deputy Chaired by Care & Repair Cymru, the National Falls Prevention Taskforce Wales is a collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency group, comprising of representatives
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Life on a low income The reality of poverty for older people in Wales May 2014 2 All older people should have an adequate standard of living in later life. No-one should need to endure a calamitous reduction ... are real examples of what life is like for older people living on low incomes. It is a story of having to make stark compromises and tough choices every day. For those who are reliant on the State Pension
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housing for older people November 2023 About this factsheet This factsheet contains information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered and retirement housing. For more information ... information about specialist housing for sale, see factsheet 2, Buying retirement housing. For information about renting from local authorities and housing associations in England, see factsheet 8, Council
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Strategic Programme for Primary Care: National Community Nursing Specification for Wales Consultation response July 2022 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives ... quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased
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guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate) ... Advocacy Support Cymru 029 2054 0444 info@ascymru.org.uk Do they have social care needs? If so, do they want support with care and support planning, assessment, review, or safeguarding ? If so they have
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guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate) ... Advocacy Support Cymru 029 2054 0444 info@ascymru.org.uk Do they have social care needs? If so, do they want support with care and support planning, assessment, review, or safeguarding ? If so they have
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guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate) ... Advocacy Support Cymru 029 2054 0444 info@ascymru.org.uk Do they have social care needs? If so, do they want support with care and support planning, assessment, review, or safeguarding ? If so they have
