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should feel that they have voice, choice and control over their lives and that they have the right support to make informed decisions, particularly in situations within which they are vulnerable.1 Older people ... confident in knowing and understanding their basic human rights and their rights to services or support, and whether they would be able to voice them to professionals: “No. This is a problem that I see
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organisations like Age Cymru offering independent advocacy; an essential service for people who need support to express their needs and have increased choice and control in their lives. To gain the QPM, the ... a structured site visit by NDTi assessors who met some of our advocates and the people they support. Louise Hughes who heads up the charity’s advocacy work said: “I am absolutely thrilled with
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to get involved in our campaigns to make change for older people across Wales. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Communication A1. How do you prefer to access information? (Select ... ___________________________________ A3. How easy do you find it to access the information about support and services you need? (Select one option) e 1 – Very easy e 2 – Easy e 3 – Neither easy or difficult
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individuals, to uphold an individual’s fundamental right to be safe, to minimise vulnerability, and to support those who have experienced abuse or neglect. Legislation is an essential component of safeguarding ... all staff involved in the care and support of older people, and human rights must be mainstreamed into the development of policy and practice in the care and support of older people. Independent advocacy
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from the local health board.” A lack of clarity on this also means that planning for wider care and support around treatment itself such as prehabilitation, rehabilitation and social prescribing services is ... families is considered. Improvements in information sharing between health and social care is needed to support appropriate decision making. A further focus is needed on national campaigns The plan refers
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specifically for older people in Wales 21 Advocacy services for a wider client group but older people are supported as part of the service 21 Language 22 Quality and standards 22 Funding and sustainability 23 Safeguarding ... to ensure that the person (and their well-being outcomes) is placed at the centre of the work of support services. Independent advocacy gives citizens voice, choice and control over achieving their wellbeing
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to lack capacity. • While there is undoubtedly a case for reform of the current system we do not support the proposals in their current form because we believe they are in many ways as complex as the system ... decision is taken to proceed along these lines. • While there may be theoretical advantages to the supportive care scheme in terms of securing greater compliance with the MCA, we are concerned that they may
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which are free from the fear and stigma associated with suicide and self-harm and are empowered and supported to both seek and offer help when it is needed.” We agree that this vision offers a comprehensive ... shifting public services to a more personcentred footing, so that individuals are able to receive support that suits their needs rather than ‘one size fits all’ solutions. Question 3) The strategy identifies
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money and pensions guidance advisory panel (the Advisory Panel) should be established to provide support and accountability to the new bodies Full and early consultation on the details of these proposals ... term 3-5 year business plans in order to support stability and to allow organisations working with them to plan more effectively and therefore provide better support 3 Further consultation is required
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interest in formally supporting this quality standard? Yes No Key area for quality improvement Why is this important? Why is this a key area for quality improvement? Supporting information Separately ... for quality improvement Why is this important? Why is this a key area for quality improvement? Supporting information pulmonary disease (COPD) be considered at all stages of disease progression when symptoms
