-
2011 2 Introduction The Equality Act 2010 introduces for the fi rst time a duty on public bodies to promote age equality. This offers a major opportunity to improve the lives of older people and assist public ... provide an overview of the requirements of the equality duty and equip public bodies to implement it in a way that delivers tangible benefi ts to those in later life. It explains the legal requirements that
-
13/14 Neptune Court Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ Tel: 029 2043 1555 www.agecymru.org.uk Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales 6837284 ... Wales Age friendly Wales 2 Why we need Wales to be age friendly Our purpose in embarking on such a programme is to ensure that older people are able to live the most fulfilled lives possible in communities
-
2 of 82 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 2 Introduction – what is NHS continuing healthcare (NHS CHC)? 6 2.1 Does a care need fall within the remit of the health service ... (NHS) or the local authority social services department? 6 2.2 What is the difference between a healthcare need and a social care need? 8 3 Welsh Government guidance on NHS CHC –
-
Making it Work for Us A residents’ inquiry into sheltered and retirement housing 1 Acknowledgements 3 Executive summary 4 Key recommendations 5 Introduction 7 What is this inquiry? 7 Definitions 8 Background ... Adviser, Housing, Age UK Pauline Vernon Independent consultant 4 Sheltered and retirement housing is a positive solution for many older people. Our panel of residents, who reviewed the situation for England
-
and Social Care in Wales Written evidence submitted by Age Cymru April 2017 Introduction 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
-
access public services online. The aim is to make services more efficient and cost-effective but also to provide information and access to services in a way that is quick and convenient for individuals at ... so whilst those who can’t are not excluded’ It also states that ‘it is important that we do not leave anyone behind in this move to a digital by default approach’. This note provides information about
-
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 House 1-6 ... 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 ! About Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network comprises 150+ local Age UKs
-
AgeUKIG23 What to do if you need care and support at home. Getting help at home. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... 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
-
Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 in relation to carers Welsh Assembly August 2018 Introduction 1. Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people ... 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
-
through a sustainable, strategic approach. To improve the availability of advocacy services to adults across Wales To improve the well-being of individuals through advocacy and to give them a stronger ... stronger voice Securing rights and entitlements: My rights are respected I have a voice and control I am involved in making decisions that affect my life My individual circumstances are considered I
