national framework for continuing NHS healthcare The Welsh Government August 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older ... to high 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 are
guidelines Read these notes carefully before you complete the online ‘GIFTS Request Form’. Should you have any queries about any aspects of the delivery, please contact Heather Ferguson on heather.ferguson@agecymru ... technical guidelines on using the GIFTS system can be found on the Age Cymru website. If you require assistance with the GIFTS system, please email grants.unit@ageuk.org.uk The deadline for submitting your
enjoyed high employment rates over much of their working lives and many were able to get onto the housing ladder in time to benefit from steep house price increases. The current older cohort is a diverse group ... group. While some are financially resilient, many are at risk of poor standards of living in later life. This paper explores some of the reasons for this precariousness. Firstly, pensions are changing
address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales If they develop coronavirus symptoms If the person you’re supporting develops ... know about the information aon the NHS Wales 111 website (formerly NHS Direct Wales): https://111.wales.nhs.uk/SelfAssessments/ symptomcheckers/COVID19.aspx Main symptoms are either or both of the following:
Since the original publication of this guide, COVID-19 has become a major health emergency, including for this winter. The situation with COVID-19 may be subject to frequent changes for the foreseeable ... please visit the Welsh Government’s website for all the latest information in Wales, such as current national and/or local restrictions that may be in place: www.gov.wales/coronavirus Some of the basic measures
health into care home transitions Mental health affects us all, regardless of age or ability. Like physical health, it’s something we all manage throughout our lives. In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic ... pandemic, the Welsh Government provided funding for Age Cymru to undertake research into the mental health of older adults in care homes in Wales. Our report produced in March 2023 showed that many people
Advocacy and the Information, Advice & Assistance Service Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) and Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) both have key roles in the new approach to care and support ... What process should be followed to decide when a referral should be made? The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (“the Act”) requires local authorities to consider whether an individual may have
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Page 1 of 5 Provocation document for Age UK Financial Services Commission, January 2014 About Just Retirement Just Retirement is a specialist provider of financial services products for people at, ... retirement. We are the leading provider of enhanced annuities and the second largest provider of equity release mortgages in the UK, and a member of both the Association of British Insurers and the Equity Release
Page 1 of 20 Factsheet 64 Specialist housing for older people November 2023 About this factsheet This factsheet contains information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered ... and retirement housing. For more information about specialist housing for sale, see factsheet 2, Buying retirement housing. For information about renting from local authorities and housing associations