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abuse and/or neglect, our factsheet on this topic may be helpful: Factsheet 78w: Safeguarding older people in Wales from abuse and neglect For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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on those community services and activities which facilitate the inclusion and participation of older people, which can help overcome loneliness and isolation. Age Cymru has separate public policy statements ... and public transport. Summary Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people. 75,000 older people in Wales reported ‘always or often’ feeling lonely1, and there is increasing evidence
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Deaf People BritishDeaf Association Support for Cultural Deaf whose their first language is BSL (British Sign Language) cao.wales@ bda.org.uk Mental Health IMHA IMCA IPA RPR Monmouthshire People First ... uk Age Cymru HOPE project Support for older people (50+) and carers 029 2043 1555 advocacy@ agecymru.org.uk Older People and carers Gwent Llais Support for people who have a concern about any NHS or Social
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North East Wales offer advocacy for carers. 01352 759332 Advocacy@ASNEW.org.uk Children and Young People ASNEW - Advocacy Services North East Wales offer advocacy to anyone over 18 with a mental health ... Aquired Brain Injury IMHA IMCA IPA RPR TGP Cymru Independent professional advocacy for children/young people who are on the CP register,LAC, CIN or Care Leavers 0800 111 6880 northwalesadvocacy@tgpcymru.org
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lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels of loneliness and social isolation amongst older people in Wales and an inaccessible built environment that deters people from being involved ... in can change as people get older. It is essential that the built environment around us is designed and adapted in an age friendly way so that it is sustainable and suitable for people of all ages. An
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3 of 76 9.2 Disability-related benefits 34 10 A ‘Minimum Income Amount’ for people in care homes who are receiving local authority assistance towards the ... financial affairs and/or welfare decisions 55 18 Acting on behalf of an older person who lives in a care home 56 18.1 As an attorney appointed
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andthekeyorganisationsthatrepresentolderpeoplein Wales.It’s importantthatWelshGovernmentandothershearfromolder people about their experiences and what matters to them.This surveywilltake15minutestocomplete.Your response ... to get the support I need (Please tell us more in Question B7)o I haven’t accessed any healthcare during the last 12 monthso OtherB7. Please tell us about your experience of health care and/or accessing
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tightrope The challenges of combining work and care in later life Introduction With more and more people providing care for friends and family, the role played by government and employers in supporting ... Summary 6 Definitions 8 Introduction 10 Policy context 11 1. C aring and working in later life: older people’s experiences Barriers in the workplace 13 Lack of flexibility 13 Compromises and sacrifices
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...................................................................................... 17 4. Older People Supported – Profile Information ............................................................. ... ............................................. 32 Vinal K Karania Page 4 of 81 July 2017 5. Older People Supported – Loneliness at Baseline ..........................................................
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Whilst people are living for longer, this does not necessarily equate to living healthier.i As such more older people need care than before, and more will need residential care. It is vital that older people ... care home residents. Research demonstrates the positive effects of engaging in creative arts for older people that can improve their physical and mental health, and these benefits are not limited to care
