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review the accessibility of their services for people living with dementia. Since 2013, 46 local Age UKs in England have been supported to help shape their services to be more inclusive for older people ... raising for staff, volunteers and trustees. • Network – collaborative working with local and regional partners. • Resources – effectively using internal resources and gaining ‘buy-in’ from all. What were the
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housing has been handled 20 8.1 Reviews 21 8.2 Using the official complaints procedure 22 8.3 Public Services Ombudsman for Wales 22 8.4 Applying to court for a judicial review 23 8.5 If you feel you have suffered ... assessed by the authority). Some associations may accept referrals from organisations such as social services. Housing associations in Wales are regulated by a social housing regulation department within the
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(2013) Migrant Roma in the United Kingdom: population size and experiences of local authorities and partners 5 Our Geels (2010) All Ireland Traveller Health Study 6 Cemlyn S, Greenfields M, Whitwell C and ... risk profiles in the UK ethnic and migrant minority populations: implications for stop smoking services, Public Health 128(3) 297-306 Figure 2 ONS, 2011 Census (England and Wales) - Microdata Individual
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ourselves and those we love. Many key areas that we know impact on older people in Wales such as health services, transport and housing are devolved to Wales. Our priorities for the General Election 2019 focus ... online and they should still have easy access to essential services without having to pay extra costs many can’t afford. Access to banking services and cash More of us are managing our money online using
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independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk ... that local bus services remain vulnerable to spending cuts or commercial decisions. The Welsh Government must work with local authorities to support a sustainable network of bus services across Wales, and
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of Advocacy: Resource list Page 2 Dewis Cymru database Page 3 The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) updating the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) ... and Guidance on Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Older People in Wales Welsh Government White Paper, Services Fit for the Future, Quality and Governance in Health and Care in Wales Page
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There are a number of growing systematic issues in adult social care which need to be addressed at a national level. These are: Underfunding - There has now been a £160 million cut in total public spending ... population now lives with some level of unmet need. Declining access – Cuts in local authority care services have placed increasing pressure on unpaid carers. There are now over 2 million carers aged 65 and
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Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill Health, Social Care and Sport Committee National Assembly for Wales July 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the ... 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
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the local public sector on the key issues affecting services for people in later life within the current climate of spending cuts and public services reform. In summary the areas covered include: • ... Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. 10 Questions for the Local Public Sector 2 Introduction Age UK is a national charity and social enterprise working to transform later life in the UK and overseas. Our vision
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Many of these issues were raised in our 2024 What matters to you survey which I know many of you completed. We feature two articles that will hopefully encourage and help you to claim all your benefits and ... and sustainable funding not only for statutory and third sector mental health support but also for services that underpin a good quality of life such as the availability of public transport, access to social
