believed to be the main reason behind increases in respiratory and circulatory diseases in winter. Older people are more likely to suffer from cold weather and in addition to affecting their health it can also ... deliver support to older people to help them have a warm home. It was delivered in six areas across the northeast and northwest of England. The programme supported 944 older people delivering support
provision in Wales for adults, with a particular emphasis on older people. The report shows an increase in the number of advocates, people supported and the number of services providing advocacy support ... in the number of specialist advocacy providers, services and advocates specifically supporting older people. Advocacy Counts 8
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Agenda for Later Life 2015: A great place to grow older Executive summary Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide services and support ... support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations
place from 7th - 11th November 2022. This year's theme will show how advocates support people in relation to their human rights; each day will shine a light on an element of the Human Rights ... run through all care and support services, ensuring people are involved in decisions about their care. Advocates have a key role in supporting people to understand and access their human rights,
1 Diversity in older people and access to services – an evidence review By: Jo Moriarty and Jill Manthorpe A report of research carried out by the Social Care Workforce Research Unit ... on 1 April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group, dedicated to improving the lives of people in later life. The three national Age Concerns in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have also
opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy support to local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their own lives and thereby ... support, raising awareness of advocacy, and developing volunteer skills. The project helps people who may need information and support with issues such as housing, accessing services, dealing with
you think should be a priority, and why? Each area included above is of great importance for the people of Wales. All of these priorities require considerable resourcing and attention in order to realise ... specific details within these priorities we have identified through our ongoing engagement with older people in Wales where the attention of the health and social care committee would make a difference and
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People Ageing in rural areas Monday 30 January Chair Baroness Jolly Speakers David Emerson, chair, ACRE Susan Oliver, CEO at Humber and Wolds Rural Community ... factor and there are differences between areas: coastal and rural areas have a higher number of older people, for example. Community solutions like good neighbour schemes and village agents can be beneficial
between Age UK and YouthNet to develop an intergeneration model that uses young volunteers to help older people develop their knowledge and understanding of what is and how to use technology, in particular ... be used to accommodate other commitments that may prevent people getting together. However, it is important for building relationships that people do get together, and so the first induction session should