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2012, the Care Bill has addressed some of our concerns about the framework for care and support of older people1. In addition, the Government has committed to transferring £3.8 billion from the NHS for joint ... demographics. Despite rising demand for social care services, the funding, and subsequent number of people in receipt of this care, is declining. Without substantial growth in the overall funding envelope
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home-based intermediate care, bed-based intermediate care and reablement. These collectively aim to help people: Safely return home from hospital. Effectively recover after their stay. Regain their independence ... (available online here). Age UK welcomes this guideline as a positive contribution to improving older people’s recovery and reablement outside of hospital and in raising the standard of support available
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circumference of Wales. To take part in The Big Step is to help us combat rising loneliness amongst older people, to be part of our biggest ever fundraising drive and to celebrate the beauty of Wales. Walk along ... you raise through sponsorship will go directly to funding two of our major lifeline services for older people. Both services rely on donations and fundraising to make them sustainable. In the year 2021-22
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dignity and respect. Older people are equal members of society and should not be subjected to ageist attitudes, stereotyping or conduct. However, negative attitudes towards older people and ageing are pervasive ... effect of ageism is that older people frequently experience discriminatory treatment. As a result society is failing to benefit fully from the valuable resources that older people offer – as potential employees
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activity programmes have been getting back into communities across Wales. It’s great to hear that people have been able to enjoy our Walking, Nordic Walking, Tai Chi and LIFT sessions where they have become ... services grow month on month. To help make sure we continue to be here for the older people that need us, we’re encouraging people to support us by counting steps in October and working with us to raise the
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What matters to you? Current experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales August 2024 Contents About this research 3 Current experiences of people aged 50 or over 4 Access to healthcare 4 • Getting ... Current experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales2 About this research During March and April 2024, Age Cymru worked in partnership with the four national older people’s organisations to understand
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independent advocacy support to older people (50+) and their carers. HOPE volunteers also help guide the project to make sure the service we provide is right for the people we support. You’ll all have different ... to understand the desired outcomes and ambitions of the person you’re supporting. You’ll help older people and carers to fully explore their rights and options such as • exploring what local services are
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participate and engage) advocacy project and Age Cymru Advice all reported worrying delays in older people being assessed by social care for their needs, as well as delays in sourcing care packages once ... scale of the issue of waiting for care for older people across Wales • The local authority plans for care service recovery • The help available for older people who are currently waiting for care • What
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also a good time to reflect on the overwhelming support that people the length and breadth of Wales have given in their local communities during what has been a difficult year. Thank you to everyone who has ... phone. It’s also a good time to thank the many volunteers who have helped Age Cymru be there for older people. Here’s hoping that 2021 will be a brighter year for all of us, as we work together to help bring
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advocacy for children/young people who are on the CP register,LAC, CIN or Care Leavers 0800 4703930 cwmtafmorgannwg@ tgpcymru.org.uk Age Cymru HOPE project Support for older people (50+) and carers 029 2043 ... Connects Morgannwg Community advocacy support for older people 65+ 01443 490650 information@ acmorgannwg.org.uk Dewis CIL Physical and sensory support for people under 65. Learning difficulties of all ages 01443
