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Curie Cymru: from research and campaigning work to providing bereavement services - how do we support bereaved people across Wales? – Bethan Edwards, Marie Curie Cymru Page 28 References Introduction ... Introduction Ceri Cryer, Policy Advisor, Age Cymru 2 Older people have told us they value the things that support good mental health. Our annual surveys of older people’s experiences during and since the Covid-19
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you might be able to claim, as millions of pounds go unclaimed in Wales each year. Last year we supported claims worth more than a quarter of a million pounds in Attendance Allowance and £150, 000 in Pension ... much money is left unclaimed each year. “Attendance Allowance is one of the biggest sources of support that goes unclaimed as many people mistakenly believe that you need to have a carer attending your
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on driving, however there are many misconceptions about the safety of drivers as they age. • We support the idea of providing driving assessment and advice that gives people direct feedback, which helps ... further to support older people and their families if they consider they may stop driving. This decision can be a stressful event and the process of licensing and enforcement needs to be supportive and clear
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Adults under the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014. The framework is intended to support local authorities and their partners, including Regional Partnership Boards, to meet the requirements ... the Act when commissioning independent professional advocacy for adults. It’s also designed to support the development of wider forms of advocacy such as self-advocacy, informal advocacy by family
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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
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friend, a relative or a professional. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to seeking support – the important thing is to do what feels right for you. Lots of us can be reluctant to open up about ... information on page 16 that can help you talk through how you’re feeling. This might help. There are support groups and professionals that can help you deal with your loss – many of which are listed at the
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dementia to access the services and support you need and to have a voice in decisions that are being made. Continued... Dementia Advocacy Project (cont.) It's also to support you though situations where you ... means the person with dementia will be at the heart of the decision making process, and we can support and represent them without any conflict of interest. About our dementia advocacy project For most
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specialist attention”. GPs should be more aware of available services and be able to signpost people to support. 3. Accessibility – cuts to public transport and the location of some new health centres can make ... thereafter. It is vital that people who speak Welsh as their first language are accommodated and supported by health and social care services to communicate in Welsh. Communication is absolutely key to ensuring
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often resulted in poor terms and conditions for carer workers, a lack of resourcing with which to support carer staff in their role and a lack of continuity of care for older people. Continuity of care is ... autonomy and Addressing essential needs such as nutrition (as well as identifying any necessary support with eating, drinking or feeding and swallowing, hydration and personal hygiene in a sensitive manner)
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receive. There is a fundamental debate over the basic fairness of charging people for the care and support they have been assessed as needing. Future arrangements for funding social care should ensure fairness ... of the debate become clearer. Summary of public policy proposals All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and independence. Opportunities
