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1 Consultation Response Age related TV licence policy BBC February 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people ... importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the BBC’s consultation on age related TV licence policy. Age Cymru has contributed to and fully supports the detailed response to this consultation submitted
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1 Public Policy Statement Income and Finances January 2018 Summary All older people should enjoy an adequate standard of living and a level of income which enables them to live comfortably ... employers are now obliged to automatically enrol eligible workers into a qualifying workplace pension scheme. Both of these policies are to be welcomed and have the potential to improve pension coverage and incomes
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1 Consultation Response Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10 Welsh Government May 2018 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales ... importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation ‘Draft Planning Policy Wales: Edition 10’. The number of older people in Wales is growing and we are, on average, expected
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1 Public Policy Statement The built environment in communities December 2019 Summary Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline ... the Community Calculator. Based on over 1000 responses. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/our-impact/policy-publications/community-calculator/ 2 Pavements in a poor condition, car parking on pavements,
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1 Public Policy Statement Information, advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice ... care and social services in Wales will undergo changes in the next two years. Summary of public policy proposals • The Welsh Government, local authorities and the NHS should develop a strategic approach
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1 Public Policy Statement Discrimination and Human Rights March 2019 Summary Everyone should live with dignity and respect. Older people are equal members of society and should not be subjected to ageist ... Despite the introduction of UK legislation in the form of the Equality Act 2010, and a significant policy framework in the devolved context, there is still much to be done if we are to achieve meaningful
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1 Public Policy Statement Employment and contribution September 2016 Summary Older people make a significant contribution to Welsh life and the Welsh economy. Age Cymru believes that all ... contributions that are made by older people in order to combat ageist assumptions or negative attitudes. This policy statement focuses primarily on the major economic contributions that older people make through paid
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Public Policy Statement Health Improvement and Prevention January 2016 Summary Staying well, feeling good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All ... services This policy statement covers: Healthy lifestyles Screening and health checks Prevention and early intervention Note: NHS services and social care are covered in other Age Cymru policy statements
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1 Public Policy Statement Health Services and the NHS May 2016 Summary The population in Wales has the highest proportion of older people in the UK and health services need to adapt and respond to ... people in Wales can be confident they will receive dignified care in all settings. Summary of Public Policy Proposals General • Older people must be at the centre of all decisions and developments that impact
