health and care; housing; and creating communities where older people have the opportunity to stay active and be recognised as valued members of society. There is also an important global context, as Age ... cost-effective way, but individuals need a way into the system, for example through their GP, to support their social, emotional and practical needs. • Devolving power locally can make integration easier, but the key
Local Government Association Community Wellbeing Board, and the lead member for Health and Adult Social Care in the London Borough of Havering. Councillor Ford – Councillor Ford explained that although ... used Greater Manchester as an example where the team were looking at four main areas for health and social care; a preventative approach to health, local NHS and care support services working together, hospitals
impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services 1 Introduction 2 Changes to Bus Services 4 Social isolation 5 Health 8 Finance 10 Bus services 11 Future cuts 12 Case studies 13 Conclusion 24 Recommendation ... without easy access to a car, having accessible and affordable public transport is vital to leading an active and independent life. The national bus concession means people in later life are able to reach key
value feeling connected to their communities and families, having opportunities to stay healthy, be active and remain in control of their own lives, which all contribute to good mental health.1 The Welsh ... heightening anxiety about venturing outside, using public transport and amenities, or simply maintaining social contact with loved ones. The article highlights that we should learn about the lived experiences
It is these carers, rather than the health and social care systems, who provide the bulk of care to those who need it. Without them, the health and social care systems would be swamped – there are twice ... twice as many carers as paid staff working in the combined health and social care systems6. 1 Carers is used throughout this paper to refer to
and terminology – local authority social services departments and care homes 5 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) ... guidance – relevance to the social care system in Wales 10 3 Making a decision about going into a care home 11 3.1 Introduction 11 3.2 Social services assessments and possible financial
Welsh Government and other service providers. We want to hear about people’s access to health and social care, and how this may have affected their physical and mental well-being, and whether this has meant ... or call 029 2043 1555. Social Care Wales have released two booklets about the human rights of older people: Making Rights Work For Older People that is aimed at health and social care professionals; and
awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s consultation on dentistry in Wales. Older people and the future work ... evolve to be a national programme integrated with other Public Health Wales and Welsh Government activity and action for, in time, other age groups. We call on Welsh Government to ensure that older people
Advocacy Awareness. They also have a new Advocacy Resources Hub to access for further information. Social Care Wales has produced a link for a Dementia Care Resource for Care Professionals Dewis Centre ... with this Flowchart. Spectrum of Advocacy which shows the advocacy services as Described in the Social Services and WellBeing Act (Wales) 2014aal S Age Cymru Resources Full report and Executive summary
associated with ageing, including the need to manage multiple long term conditions, lower income, reduced social networks and experience of bereavement. In this context, we need to ensure Welcome more older people ... are more likely than those who do not to experience: • A fall in quality of life; • A decline in social engagement; and • A fall in income. [13] Taken together, this evidence demonstrates a clear need