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them. As the most frequent users of the NHS and social care, older people have a strong interest in ensuring that the duty of quality is met by NHS bodies and Welsh Ministers. Wales has the oldest population ... quality of service. This involves providing care and treatment quickly when it is needed and doing so in a way which retains the dignity of older people and allows them to feel respected. Question 2 Is
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older people and older carers. Age Cymru provide a person centred, independent advocacy service that amplifies the voice of both older people living with memory concerns or dementia, and for those with ... to empower them. We provide nonstatutory advocacy and that allows us to work with a broad range of advocacy needs. The projects have been managed and delivered by Age Cymru during 2020-21 have had positive
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We all like categories. They help us make sense of the world and feel more comfortable. And so we have ‘young people’; ‘middle aged people’ and ‘older people’. These familiar categories automatically entreat ... thought might redirect us to a view that any differences are actually smaller than the similarities of shared humanity between the groups. An older person is not an alien species – simply our (former) selves
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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 in Wales and to raise ... 2019-2022. Priority areas Preventing poor mental health and maintaining mental wellbeing Healthy eating, being physically active, not smoking and only drinking alcohol in moderation can prevent or delay
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Making Intergenerational Connections – an Evidence Review What are they, why do they matter and how to make more of them Lisbeth Drury Dominic Abrams Hannah J. Swift Centre for the Study of Group ... Prof Dominic Abrams and Dr Hannah J. Swift from Centre for the Study of Group Processes at the University of Kent. It was supported by grants to the authors from Age UK, the Economic and Social Research Council
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AgeUKIG10 Information and advice directory. Useful contacts. 2 Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers ... reviewers. Published: May 2024 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge
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Through the Pandemic and Beyond Page | 1 Valuing Voices in Wales: Protecting Rights Through the Pandemic and Beyond ... Pandemic and Beyond Page | 2 Executive Summary People who face discrimination are at the sharp end of inequality and poverty
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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 in Wales and to raise ... toilets and toilets for public use are essential to making communities age friendly and a lack of them can have a debilitating effect on older people, preventing people from accessing key services and increasing
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------------- Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court ... Document Number: Version: DRAFT Approval Date: TBD Date of Review: TBD Accountability: Volunteers and Staff Owner: [name of CEO/Head of Care Home] (CEO) --------------------------------------------
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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 in Wales and to raise ... people’s ability to access vital services and communities, as many older people rely on public transport to get out and about. Without appropriate transport services and infrastructure, older people can become
