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the lack of knowledge of many healthcare professionals. Whilst Welsh Government has encouraged GP surgeries to take up Welsh Government funded dementia training, there is clearly a need for improved training ... initiative, idea or process has changed general practice for the better for you? In 2015, the Welsh Government refreshed its position on primary care, envisaging a more ‘social’ model of health that promotes
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captures patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships, in line with the government’s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse. Key points and recommendations This is a largely ... operational procedures amended to reflect this guidance. Does the current law sufficiently capture the Government’s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse? Domestic abuse approaches to date have tended to
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industry and underestimate just how much they will need to have saved by the time they retire. The government must ensure that the basic contribution levels under auto enrolment are seen by its users as a ... financial stability of low and middle income households in later life still remain. There is much that government can do to increase the financial resilience of this group. They have a role in ensuring the pensions
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day and before you Covid-19 Vaccine As we go to print we were all excited to hear that the Welsh Government has started rolling out a vaccine for Covid-19. The initial roll out will target frontline health ... looking after loved ones Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales have launched a survey, funded by Welsh Government, to help provide a better understanding of the needs of people aged 50 or over who provide unpaid
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accessing public services that LGBRQ+ people face. In practical terms this is the area over which Welsh Government has influence and the ability to make changes sooner than in seeking further devolved powers to ... UK Govt announced plans to ban this, it may be helpful to re word this action to work with UK government on this to ensure it addresses the needs of LGBTQ+ people in Wales. Action 40 calls for a review
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million energy support vouchers worth £125m have been either lost, delayed or unclaimed. The UK Government pledged to give every home with an electricity supply in Britain £400 through its Energy Bills ... prepayment meters need to redeem their vouchers at post offices or PayPoint shops. Crucially, the government has said that customers can contact their energy supplier to have a voucher reissued even if it’s
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of disabled older people who receive Attendance Allowance September 2016 Introduction The Government is asking for views on transferring support currently provided to disabled older people through ... have major implications for disabled older people who need support in the future. So far, the Government has not provided any information about the likely impact of any change. However, academic analysis
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the reality for many of the older people we have heard from. That’s why Age UK is calling on the Government to urgently review the way older people travel to their hospital appointments. This report outlines ... it could ruin their day – but a friendly driver made them feel more positive and confident. The Government have consulted on the introduction of disability awareness training for bus drivers, although a
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planning system to make new developments easier to build and affordable to more older people. The Government should do more to assist leasehold residents who wish to take up the ‘Right to Manage’ and review
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people who are lonely, or who are at risk of becoming lonely, should be a priority for the Welsh Government. 2. Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people. It is possible to be ... withdrawal of opportunities for social interaction will increase pressure on NHS services. The Welsh Government must identify ways to encourage and develop community networks and activity so that older people
