03 What is Age UK doing to address loneliness? 05 What have we learnt? 10 What can you do to prevent and tackle loneliness? 12 References 15 Further information Back cover About Age UK Age UK is ... to helping everyone make the most of later life. Age UK provides a wide range of services and its information and advice reached nearly 6 million people last year. The Age UK network comprises more than
fit for the future Programme Supporting older people to achieve a healthier lifestyle fit for the future was a person-centred programme to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of older people ... staff member or volunteer met with an older person and developed with them a personal, tailored plan to suit their health and wellbeing needs. The support provided to older people included sign-posting, referrals
in Wales. We campaign, we research and we fundraise to make sure we build a better life for all older people. We ensure older people’s voices are heard, we challenge and change attitudes, we fight discrimination ... discrimination wherever we find it and we tackle elder abuse in all its forms. Age Cymru Mariners House Trident Court East Moors Road Cardiff CF24 5TD www.agecymru.org.uk Age Cymru is part of the Age UK network
peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are met. It also means you can make a huge difference to those needing help and support by leaving a gift to a charity. We at Age Cymru believe ... believe that no one should spend later life feeling vulnerable and alone, and by remembering us in your Will you’ll be making a positive difference to the lives of older people across Wales. A legacy gift
are we now? GTAP was funded in 2016 by Welsh Government to support the implementation of the advocacy element of the Social Services and Well-being Wales Act (2014). To achieve this we have 3 overarching ... In Wales 2. To support and build the capacity of the advocacy sector in Wales, and 3. To raise awareness of advocacy We have now completed 2 years of this 3 year programme and the following is a summary
access to local services and facilities, is a 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 ... around us is designed and adapted in an age friendly way so that it is sustainable and suitable for people of all ages. An age friendly community is one that has the capacity to support older people to enjoy
here] 1 of 9 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Stakeholder comments proforma – engagement exercise for quality standard on mental wellbeing and independence for older people Please enter ... below. Stakeholder organisation: Age UK Commenter name: Tom Gentry Job title: Policy manager Address and postcode: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA Email address: tom.gentry@ageuk.org.uk
themselves in debt when their outgoings exceed their income – but the reasons behind this can be varied and complex. For some, debt is caused by straightforward overspending, while for others it’s a result of ... by • missing credit repayments • hiding your spending habits from your family • avoiding letters and calls from your creditors (the people you owe money to). It can feel daunting to start this kind of
purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Léa Renoux Email: lea.renoux@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock ... www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis
Page 4 Page 5 Engagement and Commissioning Supporting the Commissioning and Good Practice of Advocacy: Resource list ... Positive Risk and Shared Decision Making Launch of Ministry of Justice Power of Attorney Refund Scheme Page 8 Care Inspectorate Wales Equality and Human Rights Commission