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the nights draw in and the leaves start to turn, it is inevitable that we start to think about winter. This edition you can find out how to get hold of a copy of our Winter Wrapped Up guide and about the ... with energy issues which is particularly pertinent when energy prices have figured so highly in the news this year. We are delighted to be able partner with Mirthy to offer a range of online talks, virtual
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the third sector 20 Conclusions 22 Recommendations 24 References 27 Tables Table 1 Time from a request for a care assessment and the assessment being completed 19/20 and 20/21 11 Table 2: Percentage completed ... as well as delays in sourcing care packages once an assessment had been completed. These delays have a significant detrimental impact on those individuals waiting, their carers, family and their wider support
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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, East Moors Road ... can pick up a prescription on behalf of someone else. The prescription can be either electronic or a paper prescription. • Plan ahead where possible to find out when the next prescription is due. If it
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Importance of a Real Living Wage We welcome the Welsh Government’s commitment to ensure that all care workers receive a Real Living Wage within the term of this Senedd. This development will be a main driver ... will be partially informed by the remaining lifetime of contracting arrangements but it is important that this work is also led by where changes are needed the most and where they will have the most impact
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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, East Moors Road ... Ensure that the person you’re supporting has a second ‘Friend’ volunteer paired with them in a different household, as well as you. • Help the individual construct a one-page summary for any Health/Social care
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lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand your ... heard Independent Advocacy: supporting you to be informed, heard and involved Are you aged 50+, or a carer of an older person, living in the community and have issues or concerns that you’re fi nding it
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response Draft Regulations for Wales: Liberty Protection Safeguards Welsh Government July 2022 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe ... 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 awareness of the issues of importance to them
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people. We were pleased that our calls to slow down the equalisation of retirement ages resulted in a £1.2 billion concession from the Government during the consideration of the Pensions Bill. Age UK has ... social care system treats all people with dignity and respect, irrespective of their care setting, as a matter of priority. The public recognition of Age UK has grown, and over 80 per cent of the population
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Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary ... companies or charities accepts any liability arising from its use and it is the reader’s sole responsibility to ensure any information is up to date and accurate. Please note that the inclusion of named agencies
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support, companionship and advice for the older people who need it most. We are local We work as part of a network of independent charities which includes Age UK; our national partners Age NI, Age Scotland, ... Friends and Forums. Age UK, local Age UKs and Age UK Friends are members of The Age England Association, a body that supports us to work together collectively. We are international We work with our international
