benefits of learning and the impact of public expenditure. • We fully support the idea behind a ‘National Learner Survey’. This could help fill in the gaps in other datasets regarding older learners. • ... Localism Bill provides powers for people to have a greater say in their neighbourhood and shape the services they rely on. In order for this empowerment to be realised, however, we believe the Government needs
1 Consultation response Impact of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 in relation to carers Welsh Assembly August 2018 Introduction 1. Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve ... should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people
understand the implications of sight loss in an ageing society for public policy and the provision of services and support. The learning from the seminar will be used by RNIB and Age UK to set an agenda for ... transformative impact on their lives. However, at present there is no universal safety net or signposting to services. Such advice and support is usually provided by voluntary and community groups and organisations
benefits of respite 13 Day centres and older carers’ support groups 14 Care reform, direct payment and service provision 16 Support from professionals 17 Training paid carers 20 Getting information to older carers ... funding. Fewer and fewer older people are qualifying for local authority support. There are few services that are aimed at preventing those with low-level care needs from reaching a crisis situation.
The Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high street for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and Armed Forces Community. Defence Discount Service is home of the Defence
UK we reached over 5 million people with our information and advice and, together with our local partners, helped older people identify over £160 million in benefits they were entitled to. In England, years ... chronic lack of funding. Age UK has continued to pioneer integrated health, social care and voluntary services. Our Cornwall integrated care pilot has demonstrated significant reductions in hospital admissions
Festival Celebrating creativity in older age Creu Cymru oed gyfeillgar Gwanwyn: a potted history A national festival celebrating creativity in older age Covering the length and breadth of Wales Began in 2007 ... creating and taking part in exciting work for the enjoyment of all. Inspired by Bealtaine, Ireland’s national celebration of creativity as we age, Gwanwyn was established by Age Cymru in 2007. I joined Gwanwyn’s
appliances in your property need to be safety checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer every year and serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions. As well as making sure that there is no risk of carbon ... alarms regularly to make sure they’re working and so that you’re familiar with the sound. • The fire service offers a free home fire safety check and advice. To book your free check call 0800 169 1234 at any
BY AGE UK Older people living with frailty are disproportionately affected by public and private services that are not geared to their needs. They are often the faces behind the headlines on poor-quality ... something a person lives with, not what they are. We believe this is a vital distinction. Society and services are organised around frailty as a state, often perceived as inevitable and irreversible, rather
area of employment and in the provision of goods and services. The main areas in which the ban on harmful age discrimination in goods and services has the potential to improve the lives of older people ... people are in health and social care. The financial services sector, however, has been largely exempted from the ban. The Equality Act 2010 must be effectively used by the Welsh Government and all public authorities