services that maintain and promote their physical, spiritual and mental health, treat illness and support those living with chronic conditions. This principle applies to all older people whether they are ... following issues should be prioritised: o Preventative, community based, health care services that support people to take control of their own health and well-being. o Continued investment in social care
deliver basic digital skills to end beneficiaries • Programme based on assumption that empowering, supporting and inspiring trusted intermediaries to be Digital Champions is a highly effective and sustainable ... Digital Champions Network, has undertaken the required online courses, and volunteers to engage, support and encourage older people to develop their digital skills and confidence. ACHIEVEMENT THE NUMBERS
hear from people living in North Wales. Covid-19 led to an increase in demand for services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions imposed in response to the virus ... come to light. In response to these challenges, Age Cymru has adapted the way we provide help and support. Our team has been imaginative and what are normally inperson activities have often been adapted
the service and opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy support to local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their ... independent volunteer advocacy support, raising awareness of advocacy, and developing volunteer skills. The project helps people who may need information and support with issues such as housing,
merge the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Health Ombudsman and Local Government Ombudsman. On balance, we support the inclusion of the Housing Ombudsman. We are very pleased that the paper states that the Ombudsman ... set up systems that meet the needs of vulnerable complainants, including a fast-track route and support to formulate complaints where appropriate. A merged Public Service Ombudsman (PSO) scheme will
would like to be looked after 29 Care at home 30 Care from a hospice 31 Care homes 33 Advice and support for carers 35 Useful organisations 37 4 What this guide is about Thinking about your life coming ... feelings too. Next steps The Childhood Bereavement Network and Winston’s Wish offer information and support for children and young adults affected by death (pages 38 and 42). Dying Matters produces a leaflet
ensure that older people in every part of Wales can access effective hospital discharge programmes, support for carers and locally managed preventative services that are agile and responsive to need. ... them. Reliance on carers is not a sustainable basis for meeting growing demand. Without adequate support for carers, pressures on the NHS and the social care system can only continue to grow. 10. Age Cymru
ensure that older people in every part of Wales can access effective hospital discharge programmes, support for carers and locally managed preventative services that are agile and responsive to need. ... them. Reliance on carers is not a sustainable basis for meeting growing demand. Without adequate support for carers, pressures on the NHS and the social care system can only continue to grow. 10. Age Cymru
an age friendly Wales Utilities The person you’re helping may need support with paying for their energy or accessing emergency support during this time. Some guidance is below: Emergency measures were agreed ... being sent a preloaded top-up card. • More broadly, any customer in financial distress will be supported by their supplier, which could include debt repayments and bill payments being reassessed, reduced
the service and opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy support to local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their ... independent volunteer advocacy support, raising awareness of advocacy, and developing volunteer skills. The project helps people who may need information and support with issues such as housing,