Responding to an Ageing Population The Local Government Association Call for Evidence Ref: 2614 November 2014 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Jill.Mortimer@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for disabled people. It's a monthly, tax-free payment, but it’s gradually being replaced by Personal Independence Payment . Disability Living Allowance ... Allowance has been discontinued by the government and is gradually being replaced by Personal Independence Payment. However, some people can continue to claim DLA if: You were born before 8 April 1948 and are
For most, Christmas is a time of celebration and spending time with family and friends. But for many older people, festive cheer remains out of reach, with a staggering 84,670 older people in Wales saying
This is Older: new photography exhibition celebrates the diverse lives of older people From a punk-rocker to a mountain-sheep-farmer and wild swimmers to allotment keepers — we're delighted to launch ... Day of the Older Person. Led by Age Cymru in collaboration with acclaimed photographer Jon Pountney, the This is Older exhibition goes on show at The National Library for Wales in Aberystwyth until 10 December
Age Cymru's Consultative Forum was established in 2011, after extensive consultation across Wales. Our vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people ... role at Age Cymru and helps ensure that the voices of older people are heard at all levels of our organisation. The Consultative Forum provides guidance in relation to the key activities of Age Cymru; contributes
We welcome your comments. Age Cymru's vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting ... or complaint about Age Cymru, its services or staff. What can the comment, compliment or complaint be about? Comments, compliments and complaints can cover any aspect of the work of Age Cymru, including:
volunteer with Age Cymru? To deliver qigong classes for older people What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I volunteer with a number of organisations – keeps me off the streets. What do you ... experience? Delivering Tai Chi to people that enjoy and benefit from the experience. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Do it! You’ll enjoy it!
LIFT Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Having retired I wanted to do something useful and satisfying, which would give me a role. What difference to your life has volunteering made to ... people, learning new skills. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? The relationships I am building with older people. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved
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Tender Notice This is Older Image Library SECTION I: CONTRACTING ORGANISATION I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S): Contact: Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive Address: Age Cymru, Mariners House ... Cardiff, CF24 5TD Tel: 029 2043 1555 Email: victoria.lloyd@agecymru.org.uk Website: www.agecymru.org.uk / www.gwanwyn.org.uk I.2) TYPE OF ORGANISATION AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES: Registered charity