-
Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s ... safeguarding Covering organisations policy and procedures including • What is safeguarding • Principles of safeguarding • Human rights • What is abuse and types of abuse • The bystander effect • Age Cymru’s
-
Friday 3rd November 2017 Dear Ms Greenwood, AGE UK WRITTEN EVIDENCE: COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INQUIRY I am writing to you on behalf of Age UK, [Age Cymru, Age Scotland and Age NI] in response to the Government’s ... D1 is an even lengthier process and takes around 6 months, at a cost closer to £2,000. Given the time needed to gain a Driver CPC licence, we feel that many volunteers will be unwilling to undertake professional
-
prepare You can help the person you’re supporting with preparing for eventualities that may arise. This can help people feel less anxious, and help things seem less uncertain in this uncertain time. • Ensure ... See Unpaid carers If the person you’re supporting needs further help and is aged 50 or over they can contact Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98, available 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, or email
-
provided by a national partner. This support was accompanied by a comprehensive training package. What was learnt from the evaluation? Organisations accessed the programme for a variety of reasons: to ... their physical, mental and social wellbeing. What delivery organisations said about the project: ‘We don’t have a strong training offer for our volunteers so I saw this as an opportunity… it was a nice and
-
want to gather the current experiences ofpeople aged 50 or over in Wales in the ongoing pandemic and what they need tomove forward.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Yourresponseisanonymous. Thank ... your care worker I don’t receive regular information Other, please state: A2. What do you think could be done to improve communication and updates regarding theCovid-19pandemic?A3. What have been the positive
-
of activities, which can help you improve your strength, form some of the key messages in our Falls Awareness Campaign that you can read more on p9. You can also find out how you can get involved with the ... services. Read on to find out how to get involved. To continue the activity theme, in this issue you can find out about some wonderful volunteering opportunities. We’re recruiting volunteer advocates in communities
-
or neighbour who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance misuse. • Carers can be involved in a whole range of practical, physical, personal and administrative tasks. Examples might ... every Wednesday where carers can meet virtually for a coffee and a chat: See: https://www.carersuk.org/ wales/get-support/local-support There are also forums that carers can join to share experiences with
-
recovery.1 The findings of this survey provides an insight into what older people need to emerge from the pandemic. The ability to travel is a major concern for many older people in Wales as we come out ... out of lockdown. Many people mentioned concerns regarding travel in general, with some having specific concerns regarding the availability of public transport, which had been an issue before the pandemic
-
2015-2017 Creating artists in residents A DSDC Wales Evaluation on behalf of Age Cymru I haven’t had such a delightful time since my wedding night. Published October 2017 Full report available to download at ... this year, I shared a platform with David Cutler, Director of the Baring Foundation at our conference on Arts and Older People. It was with immense pride, and not a little surprise, that I heard him say
-
they meant to the people who knew them. You don’t have to make any decisions right away - you can just have a look at the information and come back to it later. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll ... There are three ways to donate in memory: Online You can use our easy and secure online form to make a donation in memory of a loved one. You can give a one-off gift or set up a regular gift. Making a
