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quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. Age Cymru welcomes ... mandatory licencing as this allows better protection for older people. In particular, acupuncture is a treatment option that some older people may turn to for pain relief. In our last three annual surveys1
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The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme has been funded by Welsh Government for 3 years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) ... that affect my life My individual circumstances are considered I can speak for myself or have someone who can do it for me and I get care through the Welsh language if I need it. “ Advocacy services
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Training) programme by running local exercise sessions for older people. Purpose: LIFT is a series of activities and games designed specifically for older people to take part in physical activity in ... and procedures relating to your volunteer role. You will receive specific and accredited training for your role of LIFT Leader where you will need to attend a four day LIFT training course (divided into
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1 Consultation response Establishment of the Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care, Wales Welsh Government March 2023 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives ... quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome
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identifies, trains and supports Advocacy Ambassadors who promote awareness of rights and choices, and the importance, benefits and outcomes of advocacy. 4. Who benefits from HOPE? Older people (50+) and carers ... Advocates and professionals across Wales will benefit from training, workshops and events. 5. Who has responsibility for HOPE? HOPE is a partnership project. The partners are; Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners
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One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 2 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in ... 28 • West Wales 31 • South Wales 33 Further sources 38 Further sources A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales 3 Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project Do you look after someone
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lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services A resource pack for professionals 2 Foreword ‘The staff in the home very rarely gave us any time alone together and on ... importance of creating an inclusive environment where people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) can feel safe and accepted for who they are. This resource builds on and consolidates over a decade
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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills call for evidence on switching principles December 2015 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational ... educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Phil Mawhinney phil.mawhinney@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis
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Age Cymru Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 58w May 2024 Paying for temporary care in a care home in Wales Factsheet 58w May 2024 ... and the financial means test for care home provision 6 3.1 Assessment of needs and eligibility for services 6 3.2 The Welsh Government’s guidance for local authorities on
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Painful Journeys Why getting to hospital appointments is a major issue for older people IN-DEPTH POLICY REPORT 2 Introduction For most of us just having a hospital appointment is enough to worry about ... alone, in chronic pain and having to take three different buses to get there. This is the reality for many of the older people we have heard from. That’s why Age UK is calling on the Government to urgently
